They live to about 30 years in captivity. They are ground nesters and frequently nest under hanging rocks.
Vultures spend much of their time in the sun or preening their wings.
The incubation period is approximately 32-38 days and they only lay about two eggs. The males and females take turns with the incubation. Vultures become sexually mature after 4 to 5 years. Evidence of vultures have been seen in early civilizations. Maya's included them in their gliphic writing system, with the bird representing the King.