Q. Consider the following statements regarding Vultures:
1.They are relatively social birds with an average lifespan of 50-80 years in the wild
2.Vultures don’t have a voice box, so they communicate via grunts and hisses
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 and 2

Answer: B
Notes:

Statement 1 is incorrect: The average lifespan of Vulture is 10-30 years

About Vultures:

  • Vultures belong to the Accipitridae family, whose members include eagles, hawks and kites
  • They are relatively social birds with an average lifespan of 10-30 years in the wild, nest on tall trees or rocky cliffs
  • Vultures are slow breeders and so the survival of every individual is very crucial
  • They have excellent eyesight and strong sense of smell, and hence can detect the presence of dead animals from great distances
  • Vultures don’t have a voice box, and so they cannot sing. They communicate via grunts and hisses
  • Unlike other raptors, vultures have weak legs and claws (talons)
  • They do not carry food; instead, they regurgitate food and feed their young ones
  • Vultures have a highly acidic stomach that helps them digest a rotting carcass and kill disease-causing bacteria

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