Family Accipitridae โ Old World Vultures
Family Cathartidae โ New world Vultures
The Old World Vultures scavenge on the carcasses of dead animals which they find exclusively by sight. There are 16 species of Old World Vultures in 9 genera. The New World Vultures and Condors are also scavengers but several species have a well developed sense of smell. There are 7 species of New World Vulture in 5 genera.