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Kingdom | : | Animalia |
Phylum | : | Chordata |
Class | : | Aves |
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Order | : | Accipitriformes |
Family | : | Accipitridae |
Genus | : | Aegypiinae |
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Scientific Name | : | Aegypius Monachus |
Type | : | Bird |
Diet | : | Carnivore |
Size (H) | : | 64cm - 81cm (25in - 32in) |
Wing Span | : | 130cm - 183cm (51in - 72in) |
Weight | : | 0.85kg - 2.2kg (1.9lbs - 5lbs) |
Top Speed | : | 48km/h (30mph) |
Life Span | : | 20 - 30 years |
Lifestyle | : | Solitary |
Conservation Status | : | Endangered |
Colour | : | Black, White, Grey, Tan, Brown |
Skin Type | : | Feathers |
Favourite Food | : | Rats |
Habitat | : | Deserts, savannah and grassland near water |
Average Clutch Size | : | 2 |
Main Prey | : | Rats, Small and large animal carcasses |
Predators | : | Hawks, Snakes, Wild cats |
Distinctive Features | : | Large wings and sharp, curved beak |