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54. Vultures Will Scavenge Their Own

Vultures will scavenge the body of a dead vulture, especially if food is scarce. While many vultures rely on their keen sense of smell or sight to locate carrion from other species, they are opportunistic and will not usually pass up a readily available food source—including one of their own species.

Cannibalism among vultures has been documented, though it's relatively uncommon and typically occurs under extreme conditions, such as starvation or overcompetition. Some factors that make vulture carcasses less desirable include:

Tough, dry skin (especially if desiccated)

Potential presence of disease

Lower fat content compared to mammalian prey


Still, if the body is fresh and other food sources are lacking, vultures—especially species like black vultures—have been observed feeding on conspecifics.