Black Vulture vs Turkey Vulture
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Black Vulture
0.74 m
Human
1.75 m
Turkey Vulture
0.81 m
| Black Vulture | Turkey Vulture | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.6–2.75 kg | 0.85–2.3 kg |
| Length | 56–74 cm | 62–81 cm |
| Wingspan | 1.33–1.67 m | 1.6–1.83 m |
| Top Speed | 45 km/h | 96 km/h |
| Lifespan | 10–25 yrs | 10–16 yrs |
| Incubation | 38 days | 38 days |
| Offspring | 1–3 | 1–3 |
| Diet | Carnivore | Carnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Partial Migrant | Partial Migrant |
| Habitat | Grassland, Savanna, Farmland, Urban, Woodland, Coast, Desert | Grassland, Farmland, Desert, Savanna, Woodland, Forest, Mountain, Urban |
| Regions | North America, South America | North America, South America |
| Family | Cathartidae | Cathartidae |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |