Neophron percnopterus

GPTKB entity

Properties (66)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf species
gptkbp:adultPlumage white with black wing tips
brown and mottled
gptkbp:airlines soaring and gliding
gptkbp:behavior social scavenger
gptkbp:breedingSeason monogamous
spring to summer
attempts made to increase population
low due to threats
may breed in colonies in some areas
gptkbp:class Aves
gptkbp:clutchSize 1 to 3 eggs
gptkbp:commonName gptkb:Egyptian_Vulture
gptkbp:conservationEfforts Near Threatened
protected in many countries
gptkbp:culturalHeritage symbol of death in some cultures
gptkbp:culturalSignificance featured in folklore
gptkbp:diet carrion
gptkbp:eggColor white
about 5 cm long
gptkbp:family Accipitridae
gptkbp:fledgingPeriod about 70–80 days
gptkbp:foragingBehavior solitary or in pairs
grasslands and savannas
gptkbp:habitat open and semi-open areas
prefers arid and semi-arid regions
gptkbp:headlights forked tail for maneuverability
gptkbp:healthcare varies by region
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Neophron percnopterus
gptkbp:incubationPeriod about 40 days
gptkbp:length 60–70 cm
gptkbp:lensType hooked beak for tearing flesh
gptkbp:lifespan up to 30 years in the wild
gptkbp:migration partial migrant
varies by population
depends on food availability
irregular migratory behavior
gptkbp:nesting sticks and vegetation
cliffs or trees
aggressive towards intruders
affected by environmental factors
often on ledges or in trees
gptkbp:operationalArea annual molt after breeding season
gptkbp:order gptkb:Accipitriformes
gptkbp:parent both parents care for young
gptkbp:populationTrend decreasing
gptkbp:predators eagles
foxes
gptkbp:range Europe,_Africa,_and_Asia
gptkbp:researchAreas studied for conservation purposes
gptkbp:rootSystem about 60 cm in diameter
gptkbp:socialResponsibility often seen interacting with other scavengers
dominance established among scavengers.
gptkbp:socialStructure often seen in small groups
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:N._p._percnopterus
gptkb:N._p._ginginianus
gptkb:N._p._majorensis
gptkbp:territory defends nesting territory
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
poisoning
human disturbance
gptkbp:vision excellent eyesight for spotting carrion
gptkbp:voiceCast harsh calls
gptkbp:weight 1.5–3.5 kg
gptkbp:wingArea long and narrow for soaring
gptkbp:wingspan 150–180 cm