black vulture

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black vulture

A black vulture perches on a bare tree branch overlooking a grassy field.

Definition

Noun: 1. A large bird of prey found in southern Eurasia and northern Africa: This refers specifically to the Aegypius monachus, a scavenging bird known for its dark plumage. 2. An American vulture smaller than the turkey buzzard: This refers to the Coragyps atratus, commonly known as the black vulture, a scavenging bird found in the Americas.

Usage Examples
  • Noun (Eurasian/African species):
    • The black vulture is one of the largest raptors in its range.
    • We spotted a black vulture soaring over the mountain ridge.
  • Noun (American species):
    • A flock of black vultures was circling the field.
    • The black vulture has a shorter wingspan compared to the turkey vulture.
Advanced Usage
  • The term "black vulture" is context-dependent. In ornithology, it is crucial to specify the scientific name ( or ) to avoid confusion between the two distinct species on different continents.
Variants and Related Words
  • Cinereous Vulture (n): An alternative common name for the Eurasian/African .
  • American Black Vulture (n): A more precise name for the .
  • Vulture (n): The general term for scavenging birds of prey, which includes both black vulture species.
Synonyms
  • Scavenger: An organism that feeds on dead organic material.
  • Bird of prey: A bird that hunts and feeds on other animals (though vultures are primarily scavengers).
Related Phrases
  • A wake of vultures: A collective noun for a group of vultures.
    • A wake of black vultures descended on the carcass.
black vulture

A black vulture perches on a bare tree branch overlooking a grassy field.

Noun
  1. of southern Eurasia and northern Africa
  2. American vulture smaller than the turkey buzzard

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