Egyptian vulture vs Bearded vulture
Size and range side by side, using only figures recorded in Wikidata.
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| Egyptian vulture | Bearded vulture | |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific name | Neophron percnopterus | Gypaetus barbatus |
| Mass | 1.98 kg (adult) Wikidata | 4.91 kg (male adult) 6.17 kg (female adult) Wikidata |
| Lives in | Africa, Asia, Europe | Africa, Asia, Europe |
| Status | Endangered | Near threatened |
Quick answers
- Which is bigger, the Egyptian vulture or the Bearded vulture?
- The bearded vulture is heavier: Wikidata gives 4.91 kg–6.17 kg, against 1.98 kg.
- Where do they live?
- Egyptian vulture: Africa, Asia, Europe. Bearded vulture: Africa, Asia, Europe (continents with GBIF records).
About them
Egyptian vulture
The Egyptian vulture (Neophron percnopterus), also called the white scavenger vulture or pharaoh's chicken, is a small Old World vulture in the monotypic genus Neophron.
Bearded vulture
The bearded vulture (Gypaetus barbatus), also known as the lammergeier and ossifrage, is a very large bird of prey in the monotypic genus Gypaetus.
Mass: Wikidata (CC0) statements without qualifiers or qualified male/female/adult (birth weights left out). Descriptions: first sentence of the English Wikipedia articles (CC BY-SA 4.0), linked from each animal page.