Statements (112)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:bird
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
Thermal soaring
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| gptkbp:adult_plumage |
acquired after first molt
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| gptkbp:aircraft_operated |
up to 6,000 feet
Up to 56 km/h up to 30 miles per hour |
| gptkbp:aroma |
well-developed
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| gptkbp:behavior |
Social
scavenger |
| gptkbp:breeding_behavior |
monogamous during breeding season
Nesting in colonies |
| gptkbp:breeding_range |
varies by region
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| gptkbp:breeding_season |
spring to summer
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| gptkbp:class |
gptkb:Aves
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| gptkbp:clutch_size |
1 to 3 eggs
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| gptkbp:color |
gptkb:Red
dark brown to black Dark brown to black |
| gptkbp:coloration |
gptkb:black
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| gptkbp:conservation_status |
gptkb:Least_Concern
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| gptkbp:cooling_system |
Soars to conserve energy
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| gptkbp:cultural_representation |
Featured in folklore and mythology
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| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
Symbol of death in some cultures
symbol of death in some cultures |
| gptkbp:diet |
gptkb:Carrion
carrion |
| gptkbp:distribution |
North and South America
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| gptkbp:ecological_role |
gptkb:Scavenger
important scavenger |
| gptkbp:egg_color |
gptkb:White
gptkb:white |
| gptkbp:egg_size |
about 5 cm long
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| gptkbp:family |
gptkb:Cathartidae
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| gptkbp:flaps |
minimal during soaring.
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| gptkbp:fledging_period |
about 10 to 12 weeks
About 10 to 12 weeks |
| gptkbp:flight_style |
soaring
Soaring |
| gptkbp:foot |
weak and not suited for killing prey
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| gptkbp:foraging_behavior |
Scavenging
often feeds in groups often found near roads Carrion feeding |
| gptkbp:fossil_record |
Ancient relatives found
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| gptkbp:genus |
gptkb:Cathartes
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| gptkbp:habitat |
open areas
Open areas, forests, and grasslands |
| gptkbp:habitat_preference |
Open and semi-open areas
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| gptkbp:hatching_time |
altricial
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| gptkbp:head |
naked and red
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Turkey Vulture
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| gptkbp:human_interaction |
Gregarious
generally tolerant of humans |
| gptkbp:impact |
Adapted to urban areas
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| gptkbp:incubation_period |
28 to 40 days
28 to 30 days |
| gptkbp:kingdom |
gptkb:Animalia
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| gptkbp:length |
60 to 81 cm
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| gptkbp:lifespan |
10 to 30 years
up to 16 years in the wild |
| gptkbp:mating_system |
aerial displays and mutual preening
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| gptkbp:migration |
Partial
varies widely Varies by population Seasonal movements depends on food availability partial migratory species |
| gptkbp:nest_location |
On the ground or in cavities
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| gptkbp:nest_material |
sticks and vegetation
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| gptkbp:nesting |
Spring to summer
affected by habitat loss Ground or in trees ground or cliff Minimal nest building |
| gptkbp:nesting_site |
often reused annually
|
| gptkbp:order |
gptkb:Cathartiformes
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| gptkbp:phylum |
gptkb:Chordata
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| gptkbp:predators |
none as adults
Humans, large birds of prey |
| gptkbp:predominant_habitat |
forests and grasslands
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| gptkbp:related_species |
gptkb:Black_Vulture
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| gptkbp:reproduction |
Monogamous
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| gptkbp:senses |
Excellent sense of smell
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| gptkbp:size |
Large
2 to 3 kg |
| gptkbp:social_behavior |
gregarious
Communal roosting |
| gptkbp:social_structure |
Flocks
often seen in groups |
| gptkbp:species |
gptkb:Cathartes_aura
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| gptkbp:subspecies |
Various subspecies exist
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| gptkbp:tail_length |
Long tail
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| gptkbp:tail_type |
Long and broad
long and fan-shaped Long and fan-shaped square-tipped |
| gptkbp:territorial_behavior |
Non-territorial
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| gptkbp:thermal_soaring |
uses rising warm air currents
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| gptkbp:vision |
excellent
Good eyesight |
| gptkbp:vocalization |
Hissing and grunting sounds
hissing and grunting sounds |
| gptkbp:wildlife |
Low due to size
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| gptkbp:wing_configuration |
broad and long
Broad wings |
| gptkbp:wingspan |
1.8 to 2.2 meters
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| gptkbp:young |
gptkb:Chicks
fledglings |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Vulture
gptkb:Andean_Condor gptkb:Accipitriformes |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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