Vultures are misunderstood birds that have gotten an unfair reputation.
Even using the term theyre acting like vultures doesnt exactly ooze with positivity or goodwill.
But are vultures the black birds of death and negativity theyre made out to be in folklore and legend?
Kern tellsSouthern Livinga resounding no.
Despite this, Kern says vultures are the most adorable and misunderstood birds on Earth.
They tend to be misunderstood because of their creepy' appearance and behavior, Kern explains.
What Is The Meaning Of A Vulture?
During breeding season, Turkey Vultures can be found throughout much of the country, Kern says.
What Do Vultures Symbolize?
Vultures have a range of symbolic significance across various cultures throughout history.
4 Common Misconceptions About Vultures
They are evil.
However, vultures rarely attack live, healthy animals.
Vultures are ugly.
While they may not be winning any debutante pageants, a vultures unique appearance serves a purpose.
They lack a syrinx, (which is) the vocal organ that songbirds have.
Vultures are gross.
As scavengers, vultures play a crucial role in maintaining balanced ecosystems.
Vultures don’t need protection.
California Condors are also very long-lived birds, surviving up to 60 years in the wild.
