Alternative Titles: Aegypius monachus, black vulture
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The cinereous vulture, sometimes called the black vulture ( Aegypius monachus), is one of the
Alternative Titles: Aegypius monachus, black vulture
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The cinereous vulture, sometimes called the black vulture ( Aegypius monachus), is one of the largest flying birds. Many scientists consider this bird to be the largest vulture and the largest bird of prey. It is about 1 metre (3.3 feet) long and 12.5 kg (27.5 pounds) in weight, with a wingspan of about 2.7 metres (8.9 feet). Entirely black with very broad wings and a short, slightly...