The Scavengers

David Shepherd

CBE OBE FRSA FGRA


david shepherd scavengers, mounted
"The Scavengers"
Signed, limited edition
Published 1979
Image Size 18" x 33"

A vulture is a bird of prey that scavenges on carrion.
There are 23 extant species of vulture (including Condors).
Old World vultures include 16 living species native to Europe, Africa, and Asia; New World vultures are restricted to North and South America and consist of seven identified species, all belonging to the Cathartidae family
A particular characteristic of many vultures is a bald head, devoid of feathers.
This bare skin is thought to keep the head clean when feeding, and also plays an important role in thermoregulation.
Vultures have been observed to hunch their bodies and tuck in their heads in the cold, and open their wings and stretch their necks in the heat.
They also urinate on themselves as a means of cooling their bodies.
A group of vultures in flight is called a 'kettle', while the term 'committee' refers to a group of vultures resting on the ground or in trees.
A group of vultures that are feeding is termed 'wake'.

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