🌿Native Nature

Egyptian Vulture

Neophron percnopterus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Accipitriformes ›Family: Accipitridae ›Genus: Neophron

About

The Egyptian vulture (Neophron percnopterus), also called the white scavenger vulture or pharaoh's chicken, is a small Old World vulture and the only member of the genus Neophron. It is widely distributed; the Egyptian vulture is found from southwestern Europe and northern Africa to India. The contrasting underwing pattern and wedge-shaped tail make it distinctive in flight as it soars in thermals during the warmer parts of the day. Egyptian vultures feed mainly on carrion but...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Egyptian Vulture?
The scientific name of Egyptian Vulture is Neophron percnopterus.
What kingdom does Egyptian Vulture belong to?
Egyptian Vulture belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Egyptian Vulture belong to?
Egyptian Vulture belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Egyptian Vulture belong to?
Egyptian Vulture belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Egyptian Vulture belong to?
Egyptian Vulture belongs to the order Accipitriformes.
What family does Egyptian Vulture belong to?
Egyptian Vulture belongs to the family Accipitridae.
What genus does Egyptian Vulture belong to?
Egyptian Vulture belongs to the genus Neophron.