cathartid
/ˈkæθərtɪd/
noun
- A bird belonging to the family Cathartidae, which includes New World vultures such as the condor and the turkey vulture.
- The Andean condor is the largest cathartid in the world.
- The turkey vulture is a common cathartid found throughout the Americas.
- Cathartids are known for their excellent sense of smell, which helps them locate carrion.