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new world vulture

/njuː wɜːrld ˈvʌltʃər/

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/njuː wɜːrld ˈvʌltʃər/C1formalscientific
  • ruРаспространённое название птиц семейства Cathartidae, включающего кондоров и грифов, обитающих в Америке. Они известны тем, что питаются падалью, и обладают острым обонянием.

A common name for birds belonging to the family Cathartidae, which includes condors and vultures found in the Americas. They are known for scavenging carrion and have a keen sense of smell.

  1. New World vultureC1formalamerican

    A group of vultures found in the Americas, belonging to the family Cathartidae, which includes condors and turkey vultures.

    ruГриф Нового Света

    • The turkey vulture is a common New World vulture found across North America.
    • New World vultures have a keen sense of smell, unlike their Old World counterparts.
    • The Andean condor is the largest New World vulture.