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neophron percnopterus

 

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Noun neophron percnopterus has 1 sense
  1. Egyptian vulture, Pharaoh's chicken, Neophron percnopterus - small mostly white vulture of Africa and southern Eurasia
    --1 is a kind of Old World vulture
    --1 is a member of Neophron, genus Neophron

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Neophron percnopterus

Definition: Neophron percnopterus, also known as the Egyptian vulture or the white scavenger vulture, is a type of bird of prey belonging to the family Accipitridae.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A large bird of prey with white plumage, black flight feathers, and a yellow face. It is known for its scavenging habits and its ability to crack open bones to access the marrow.

Example sentence: The neophron percnopterus gracefully soared through the sky, searching for carrion to feed on.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Relating to or characteristic of the neophron percnopterus bird species.

Example sentence: The neophron percnopterus population has been declining rapidly due to habitat destruction.

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