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Neophron

Neophron

9.9
A group of vultures that includes the Egyptian vulture
  • noun
  • /niˈɒfrən/
  • Specialized
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  • The Neophron genus includes only one extant species, the Egyptian vulture.

Examples

  • The Neophron genus includes only one extant species, the Egyptian vulture.

  • Biologists studied the feeding habits of Neophron in their natural habitat.

  • The unique appearance of Neophron makes it easily distinguishable from other vultures.

  • The Neophron is known for its distinctive appearance.

  • Many Neophrons can be found in North Africa.

  • Biologists studied the feeding habits of Neophron in their natural habitat.

  • The unique appearance of Neophron makes it easily distinguishable from other vultures.

Compounds

Neophron percnopterus
  • Specialized
9.9

A small mostly white vulture found in parts of Africa and southern Europe and Asia

Surface Forms

Neophron singular
Neophrons plural

Etymology

The word Neophron comes from Greek and probably joins neo- meaning 'new' with a part like phron meaning 'mind', or it may be an old Greek name for the bird. That's why Neophron is the scientific name for the Egyptian vulture.