Vulture

usgb/ˈvʌltʃər/
noun

A large bird that eats dead animals.

Vultures are circling overhead, waiting for the animal to die.
Visual representation of "vulture" - A large bird that eats dead animals

Often appears as...

  • scavenging vulture
  • vulture circling
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Nature's cleaner

Vulture symbolizes nature's way of cleaning by eating decomposing carcasses hence preventing spread of disease.

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Clean as a vulture means efficient natural cleaning.
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Not always bald

Although often depicted as bald, not all vultures lack feathers on their head.

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Contrary to belief, some vulture species do have feathers atop their heads.
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Cultural symbol

Vultures have various cultural meanings, sometimes positive as cleansers, sometimes negative as death symbols.

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In some cultures, the vulture is revered for its cleansing role in the ecosystem.
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