Cinereous Vulture
The cinereous vulture, also known as the black vulture, Eurasian black vulture, and monk vulture, is a very large raptor in the family Accipitridae distributed through much of temperate Eurasia. With a body length of 1.2 m, 3.1 m (10 ft) across the wings and a maximum weight of 12.5 kg (28 lb), it is the largest Old World vulture and largest member of the family Accipitridae.
Summary from Wikipedia
In Türkiye
Recorded in Türkiye throughout the year.
Most records in July.
Provinces where it makes up the largest share of bird records.
Adjusted for how many birdwatchers are out each month; the busiest month = 100%.
2,743 records from Türkiye · #221 of 634 species by number of records. Source: GBIF.org (October 2026). All birds of Türkiye
At a glance
The cinereous vulture is the Old World's largest bird of prey, with a wingspan approaching 3 m.
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