Vulture
Creature Guide
BirdsOverview
The Vulture is a scavenging bird native to the Scorched Earth, Ragnarok, Crystal Isles, Genesis: Part 2, and Lost Island maps. Known scientifically as Torgos arcam, this carrion-feeder resembles modern lappet-faced vultures with a stooped neck and sharp-tipped beak designed for tearing open carcasses. Vultures cannot be ridden but can perch on a survivor
Dossier
Wild
Torgos arcam appears to be a relative of Torgos tracheliotos and Torgos negevensis - commonly called lappet-faced vultures - which are native to the sands of the Sahara, Sahel, and Negev deserts. Like them, it is a carrion bird that feeds on the decaying corpses of other animals, and is only aggressive when defending its meal. As such, survivors should take note when they see groups of Torgos arcam circling above. It means that a wounded creature or a bloody battle may be somewhere below.
Domesticated
Despite its impressive wingspan, Torgos arcam is not suitable as a pack animal, and is surprisingly light. Some survivors have even been known to keep a tame Torgos arcam perched on their shoulder. Interestingly, Torgos arcam is capable of storing raw meat in a separate stomach where it will decay at a slower rate. Tribes could, in theory, utilize this feature to preserve meat for recipes.
Behavior
- Found in desert biomes
- Skittish and easily scared
- Harasses players carrying items
- Excellent sense of smell
Taming
Drops
Habitat
Base Stats
Notes
- Released in v248.0 (Scorched Earth)
- Can detect supply drops within a certain radius
- Will steal items from players
- Not typically used as a mount