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new world vulture (dict)
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New World VultureCathartes
Coragyps
Gymnogyps
Sarcorhamphus The New World vulture family Cathartidae contains seven species found in North and South America. It includes five vultures and two condors. New World vultures are not closely related to Old World vultures or other diurnal raptors, which are often classified in different orders. They resemble Old World vultures because of convergent evolution. The five species of vulture are: The Condors are There is some debate over the scientific names of the Condors.
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