Aegypius
Aegypius
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="aegypius"></dinofyi-dinosaur>Aegypius is a genus of Old World vultures (family Accipitridae) with one extant species and several fossil taxa. The Cinereous Vulture (A. monachus) is the largest Old World vulture, with a 2.5-3m wingspan. Fossil species from the Pliocene and Pleistocene of Europe and Asia document the genus's deep history as a scavenger in Eurasian ecosystems.
Diet & Feeding
Aegypius was a meat-eating predator. Carnivorous dinosaurs were active hunters or scavengers, equipped with sharp teeth and claws for catching and consuming prey. They occupied the top of the food chain in their ecosystems.
Discovery & Naming
| Discovery Location | Tanzania |
Quick Facts
| Diet | Carnivore |
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