This natural history engraving depicts three different vulture species. Shown are the Turkey Vulture (V. cristatus;1);the King Vulture (V. papa;2);and the Andean Condor (V. gryphus;3). Particularly noteworthy is the detailed representation of the characteristic head and neck features as well as the talons of the three species. From Encyclopaedia Londinensis;or Universal Dictionary of Arts;Sciences and Literature. Comprehending;under one general alphabetical arrangement;all the words and substance of every kind of dictionary extant in the English language. Compiled;digested and arranged by John Wilkes. London;1810.
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