Egyptian vulture vs Indian vulture
Size and range side by side, using only figures recorded in Wikidata.
| Egyptian vulture | Indian vulture | |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific name | Neophron percnopterus | Gyps indicus |
| Mass | 1.98 kg (adult) Wikidata | 5.51 kg (adult) Wikidata |
| Lives in | Africa, Asia, Europe | Asia |
| Status | Endangered | Critically endangered |
Quick answers
- Which is bigger, the Egyptian vulture or the Indian vulture?
- The indian vulture is heavier: Wikidata gives 5.51 kg, against 1.98 kg.
- Where do they live?
- Egyptian vulture: Africa, Asia, Europe. Indian vulture: Asia (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.
Indian vulture
The Indian vulture or long-billed vulture (Gyps indicus) is a bird of prey native to the Indian subcontinent.
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.