Egyptian vulture

GPTKB entity

Properties (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf bird
gptkbp:adaptation adapted to arid environments
gptkbp:airlines soaring and gliding
gptkbp:breedingSeason spring
part of conservation programs
gptkbp:class Aves
gptkbp:clutchSize 1–3 eggs
gptkbp:colors white body with black wing tips
gptkbp:communityEvents solitary or in pairs
gptkbp:cultural_significance associated_with_ancient_Egyptian_mythology
gptkbp:culturalHeritage featured in ancient art and hieroglyphs
gptkbp:diet carrion
gptkbp:distribution Africa,_Europe,_and_Asia
gptkbp:eggColor white or pale blue
gptkbp:environmental_impact affected by climate change
gptkbp:environmentalProtection scavenger and cleaner
gptkbp:faced yellow with a distinctive facial skin
gptkbp:family Accipitridae
gptkbp:fauna gptkb:Neophron_percnopterus
other vultures and scavenging birds
gptkbp:fledgingPeriod 70–80 days
gptkbp:foragingBehavior scavenger
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Neophron
gptkbp:habitat open and semi-open areas
gptkbp:healthcare both parents care for young
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Egyptian vulture
gptkbp:incubationPeriod 40–45 days
gptkbp:kingdom Animalia
gptkbp:length 60–70 cm
gptkbp:lensType hooked and strong
gptkbp:lifespan up to 30 years in the wild
gptkbp:migration some populations are migratory
can travel long distances during migration
some_migrate_to_Africa_in_winter
gptkbp:nesting cliffs and trees
sticks, bones, and debris
gptkbp:nickname Pharaoh's_chicken
gptkbp:order gptkb:Accipitriformes
gptkbp:phylum Chordata
gptkbp:populationTrend declining in many areas
gptkbp:predators eagles and larger birds of prey
gptkbp:research subject of various ecological studies
gptkbp:socialStructure often seen in small groups
gptkbp:subspecies several recognized subspecies
gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives Endangered
protected under various international agreements
gptkbp:territory defends nesting territory
gptkbp:threats habitat loss, poisoning, and hunting
gptkbp:vocalization varied calls and hisses
gptkbp:weight 1.5–2.5 kg
gptkbp:wildlife popular among birdwatchers
found in many zoos worldwide
often reused year after year
uses tools to break eggs
gptkbp:wingspan 165–180 cm