How big are vultures?

Vultures vary in size depending on the species. Here are the size ranges of some common vulture species:

1. Andean Condor (Vultur gryphus):

- Wingspan: Up to 3.2 meters (10.5 feet)

- Length: Up to 1.3 meters (4.3 feet)

- Weight: Up to 15 kilograms (33 pounds)

2. California Condor (Gymnogyps californianus):

- Wingspan: Up to 2.9 meters (9.5 feet)

- Length: Up to 1.2 meters (4 feet)

- Weight: Up to 14 kilograms (31 pounds)

3. African White-backed Vulture (Gyps africanus):

- Wingspan: Up to 2.5 meters (8.2 feet)

- Length: Up to 1.0 meter (3.3 feet)

- Weight: Up to 7 kilograms (15 pounds)

4. Greater Adjutant (Leptoptilos dubius):

- Wingspan: Up to 2.5 meters (8.2 feet)

- Length: Up to 1.5 meters (4.9 feet)

- Weight: Up to 8 kilograms (18 pounds)

5. Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura):

- Wingspan: Up to 1.8 meters (6 feet)

- Length: Up to 0.8 meters (2.6 feet)

- Weight: Up to 2 kilograms (4.4 pounds)

6. Egyptian Vulture (Neophron percnopterus):

- Wingspan: Up to 1.6 meters (5.3 feet)

- Length: Up to 0.9 meters (3 feet)

- Weight: Up to 2.5 kilograms (5.5 pounds)

Please note that these are approximate size ranges, and there can be variations within each species.