Old habits die hard. It’s been some time since I equated the Hebrew term nesher with the English “eagle.” I’ve learned that vulture is a more accurate translation. But I still find myself ...

With their long necks and sparse feathering on their heads, vultures can be downright scary looking, lacking the majesty of the bald eagle, the sleek style of ravens, or the beauty of hawks.

It’s not a raptor, but is often mistaken for an eagle as it catches updrafts in the sky, soaring in a circular pattern. In ...