Greater Yellow-headed Vulture

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bird
gptkbp:behavior scavenger
gptkbp:breeding_season varies by region
gptkbp:climate warm climates
gptkbp:clutch_size 1-3 eggs
gptkbp:color gptkb:yellow
gptkbp:color_scheme annual molting
gptkbp:coloration hooked
black and yellow head
gptkbp:conservation_efforts habitat protection initiatives
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance important in some indigenous cultures
gptkbp:diet carrion
gptkbp:distribution Central and South America
gptkbp:egg_color gptkb:white
gptkbp:eye_color dark brown
gptkbp:family gptkb:Cathartidae
gptkbp:fledging_period about 3 months
gptkbp:flight_style soaring
gptkbp:foraging_behavior often follows other scavengers
gptkbp:fossil_record limited
gptkbp:habitat tropical forests
high places
gptkbp:habitat_range from southern Mexico to northern Argentina
gptkbp:hair_color dark brown
gptkbp:has_natural_feature yellow head coloration
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Greater Yellow-headed Vulture
gptkbp:human_interaction generally not aggressive
gptkbp:hunting_technique scavenging
gptkbp:incubation_period about 30 days
gptkbp:length 60-70 cm
gptkbp:lifespan up to 20 years in the wild
gptkbp:migration non-migratory
none observed
gptkbp:nest_material sticks and vegetation
gptkbp:nesting builds nests in secluded areas
gptkbp:nesting_site cliffs or trees
gptkbp:order gptkb:Cathartiformes
gptkbp:population_trend gptkb:stable
gptkbp:predators none as adults
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Turkey_Vulture
gptkbp:reproduction monogamous
gptkbp:research_interest studied for ecological role
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Cathartes_melambrotus
gptkbp:social_behavior often seen in groups
gptkbp:social_structure loose colonies
gptkbp:success high under optimal conditions
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships with other scavengers
gptkbp:tail_length long and wedge-shaped
gptkbp:tail_type wedge-shaped
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defends nesting area
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:vision excellent
gptkbp:vocalization hissing sounds
gptkbp:weight 2.5-3.5 kg
gptkbp:wildlife exhibited in some zoos
gptkbp:wing_configuration broad and long
gptkbp:wingspan 1.8 meters
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Cathartes_burrovianus
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8