Cathartidae is the family of New World vultures, a small group of large scavenging birds native to the Americas, including the genus Gymnogyps, whose sole living species is the California condor, and the genus Cathartes, the turkey vultures. Members are recognized by bald heads, adapted for hygiene while feeding on carrion, and by a keen sense of smell, unusual among birds, that several species use to locate carcasses.
Facts
Taxonomic Rank Member Species/Taxa Count Geographic DistributionWestern hemisphere, from southern Canada to South America 1 Identification
Distinguishing AppearanceFeatherless heads and necks 1 Sources
1. New World vulture - Wikipedia
Introduction, sentence 1
are a family of birds of prey
Taxonomy and systematics
The New World vultures comprise seven species in five genera
Distribution and habitat
New World vultures are restricted to the western hemisphere, ranging from southern Canada to South America.
Description
All species have featherless heads and necks.
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