vulture

Vultures are birds of prey that feed primarily on carrion, distinguished by their large, heavy bodies, broad wings, and featherless heads.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Vultures possess heavy bodies, shaggy feathers, a hunched-over posture, and a featherless head. Their wings are broad, like those of an eagle or a roc, allowing them to remain aloft by gliding on warm air currents. A vulture's beak is hooked, and strong enough to tear open most carrion.

Ecology and Habitats

Vultures are most commonly found in plains and deserts, or occasionally mountainous regions where they can spot potential means over great distances. they will build large nests on high vantage points such as cliffs or treetops.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Vultures eat exclusively carrion, typically using their hooked beaks to tear open carcasses, though they may wait for other scavengers to tear open tougher meals. They will gather in large groups to strip a corpse, and while they may squabble over morsels, they can easily strip even the largest creature to bones in minutes.

Additional Information

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Various vultures have a keen sense of smell or eyesight to help them locate carrion from miles away.

Genetic Descendants

• dire vulture

Geographic Distribution

• Aetheria
• Khaphtela
• Okoterel Grasslands
• Shalabinth Forest