In the first Birds of the Bible - Vulture the fact that the vulture was on the "unclean list" and possible why they were on that list. Now, I would like to explore another verse:
There is a path which no fowl knoweth, and which the vulture's eye hath not seen: (Job 28:7 KJV)This is found in a passage that is talking about finding gold and silver underground, as in mining underground. In the darkness, no matter how superb their eyes are, they are ineffective in darkness.
We know that the Lord created everything and what amazing capabilities the eye has.
The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, the LORD hath made even both of them. (Proverbs 20:12 KJV)
"Vultures have keen eyesight. It is believed they are able to spot a three-foot carcass from four miles away on the open plains. In some species, when an individual sees a carcass it begins to circle above it. This draws the attention of other vultures that then join in." (From Animals Vulture)
Old World Vultures (Accipitridae) unlike the New World Vultures (Cathartidae), do not have a good sense of smell and therefore do find their carcasses by sight or watching other birds to see what they are doing and have found to eat. Some of the species eat collectively while others use "kleptoparasitism" (stealing from others).
The Lord has created all the birds and has given them fantastic abilities that has let them adapt to their role (carrion eaters) He has made for them. How well do we adapt to the ministries or jobs we have to do, even if it is only "taking out the trash?"
Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest. (Ecclesiastes 9:10 KJV)Black Vulture {New World Vulture} at Circle B by Lee, Egyptian Vulture (Neophron percnopterus) {Old World} by Nikhil
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