Vultures

Vultures are scavenging birds that play a vital role in ecosystems by consuming dead animals, which helps prevent the spread of disease. They have strong, hooked beaks for tearing flesh and excellent eyesight to spot carcasses from great heights. Many vultures have bare heads, which keeps them cleaner while feeding. They are highly specialized and efficient at their job, often appearing in large numbers around a carcass. Vultures are essential for environmental health, but many species are now threatened due to habitat loss, poisoning, and decline in food sources.