New World Vulture (Noun)
Meaning
Large birds of prey superficially similar to Old World vultures.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The new world vulture feeds on dead animals and will scavenge for food wherever possible in its habitat.
- New world vultures are known to have strong, sharp beaks as well as keen eyesight for identifying potential meals from afar.
- Although they appear quite similar to old world vultures, new world vultures actually belong to a completely different family of birds.
- The majority of new world vulture species are known to roost in large colonies, sharing trees as common sleeping grounds.
- In some regions, new world vultures have gained recognition as important indicators of ecosystem health due to their scavenging roles.