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Old World vultures

LC control no.sh2002009924
LC classificationQL696.F32 Zoology
Topical headingOld World vultures
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Variant(s)Accipitrine vultures
Aegypiinae
See alsoAccipitridae
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Vultures
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Found inBritannica Micro.: v. 12, p. 439 (Although often similar in appearance, the vultures of the New and Old World form separate taxonomic groups ... the latter a subfamily (Aegypiinae) of the hawk and eagle family (Accipitridae) (order Falconiformes). Accipitrine or Old World vultures have eagle-like feet suitable for grasping.)