Vultur

Vultur is a term that can refer to several concepts across biology, language, and culture. In Latin, vultur means “vulture” and has been adopted as a genus name in avian taxonomy. Historically, the genus Vultur included large scavenging birds, and the Andean condor (Vultur gryphus) is cited in older classifications within this genus. Over time, taxonomic revisions shifted many species to other genera, and modern checklists no longer treat Vultur as a widely recognized genus for living species. The name persists in historical literature and in some taxonomic references as a legacy or synonym.

Beyond biology, the word Vultur appears in place names and surnames in various languages, reflecting its use as the word for vulture or eagle in several linguistic traditions. It also shows up in cultural works as a toponym or fictional place, illustrating the word’s broader symbolic presence.

In navigating sources, Vultur may be encountered as a historical or regional taxonomic term, as well as a geographical or cultural reference grounded in the Latin root for vulture. Related terms include vulture and condor, which help situate Vultur within the broader context of scavenging birds and their classifications.