He added: "Vultures were once the most abundant birds of prey in the world, but their numbers have been hammered in recent decades by habitat loss, inadvertent poisoning, and hunting.

The so-called "vulture restaurant" will feature carrion served "buffet-style" at the Center for Birds of Prey in Awendaw, S.C., according to the center's website.

A portrait of a Lakeland vulture is helping raise funds to protect endangered birds of prey. The painting by artist Sam ...

He added: "Vultures were once the most abundant birds of prey in the world, but their numbers have been hammered in recent decades by habitat loss, inadvertent poisoning, and hunting.

BOISE, Idaho — Vultures may not be the prettiest birds, but the role they play in the environment more than makes up for their looks. Saturday marked International Vulture Awareness Day, and the ...

A vulture A few weeks ago, I spent a surprisingly pleasant morning watching vultures in the “Birds of Prey” section of the Bronx Zoo in New York City.

Discover the U.S. birds with the largest wingspans. Learn where these impressive birds can be found and other fascinating ...

Check out these amazing photos of birds of prey, including vultures, hawks and eagles. These meat-eaters have keen eyesight and agile bodies, able to snatch small prey at a moment's notice.

The Peregrine Fund World Center for Birds of Prey is inviting the public to celebrate the vulture on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The center is located at 5668 W. Flying Hawk Lane in Boise.

Their diet may be filled with toxic bacteria and putrid feces, but vultures are apparently immune to these deadly microbes. [In Photos: Birds of Prey] A turkey vulture feasts upon an elk carcass.

Of threatened birds of prey that are active mostly during the day — including most hawks, eagles and vultures — 54 percent were falling in population, the study found.