THE VULTURE. 



Egyptian Vultures. 



Of the Vultures of the Old World, the Egyptian Vulture is the smallest. It is, however, one of the 

 most common, being found in Egypt and in parts of Europe and Asia. In Egypt its utility in clearing the 

 streets of filth has been frequently noted. In ancient times the Egyptians worshipped it, from which fact 

 it has been called Pharaoh's Chicken. Its length is about two feet five inches; its general color is white. 

 The young of the year are of a deep brown, slightly spotted with lighter brown and white, and do not 

 attain their adult plumage for two or three years. 



