Gyps vultures

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bird
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Aegypius_monachus
gptkbp:adaptation highly adapted to scavenging
gptkbp:aircraft_operated can soar at high altitudes
broad wings for gliding
gptkbp:behavior scavengers
social birds
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
form monogamous pairs
gptkbp:calls_for hissing and grunting sounds
gptkbp:class gptkb:Zord
gptkbp:color mostly brown with lighter head
gptkbp:conservation_efforts breeding programs and habitat protection
gptkbp:conservation_status varies by species
gptkbp:cultural_representation featured in folklore and art
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of death in some cultures
gptkbp:diet carrion
gptkbp:distribution Africa, Europe, and Asia
gptkbp:ecological_role clean up dead animals
gptkbp:egg_color gptkb:white
about 80-100 mm
gptkbp:environmental_impact affected by climate change.
gptkbp:family gptkb:Accipitridae
gptkbp:first_flight soaring
gptkbp:fledging_period about 120-150 days
young leave the nest after several months
gptkbp:foraging_behavior search for food by sight
gptkbp:genus Gyps
gptkbp:habitat open and semi-open areas
used to boost populations
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Gyps vultures
gptkbp:interacts_with often misunderstood and persecuted
gptkbp:is_essential_for ecosystem scavengers
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:launch_date altricial young
gptkbp:lifespan up to 40 years
gptkbp:migration some species are migratory
gptkbp:molt annual molting process
gptkbp:nesting cliffs and tall trees
sticks and vegetation
gptkbp:order gptkb:Accipitriformes
gptkbp:parent both parents care for young
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Skrull
gptkbp:predators none as adults
gptkbp:reproduction lay eggs
gptkbp:research studied for ecological impact
gptkbp:social_structure live in colonies
gptkbp:species gptkb:Gyps_himalayensis
gptkb:Gyps_rueppelli
gptkb:Gyps_tenuirostris
gptkb:Gyps_fulvus
gptkb:Gyps_coprotheres
gptkbp:tail_type long and wedge-shaped
bald head and neck
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defend nesting areas
gptkbp:threats poisoning and habitat loss
gptkbp:vision excellent eyesight
gptkbp:wildlife displayed in wildlife parks
many species are endangered
gptkbp:wingspan up to 3 meters