Bestiary entry from Final Fantasy XII.
The Vulture (ヴァルチャー, Varuchā?), also known as the Northern Vulture, is a recurring creature in the Final Fantasy series, first appearing in Final Fantasy VI.
Appearances[]
Final Fantasy VI[]
The Vulture appears as an enemy encountered in the forests and plains around Kohlingen. It can use the ability Shamshir to halve the HP of a party member. It can appear alone or alongside an Iron Fist.
Final Fantasy XI[]
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The Vulture appears as an enemy from the bird family encountered in North and South Gustaberg, in both the current and Shadowreign eras.
Final Fantasy XII[]
The Vulture appears as an enemy encountered in the the Mosphoran Highwaste. As it is a flying enemy, it can only be hit with ranged weapons, magick, or by using Telekinesis. It is also fought at stage 20 of Trial Mode in the International Zodiac Job System version.
Final Fantasy XIV[]
Vultures appear one of the largest enemy families in Final Fantasy XIV. Also commonly known as buzzards, bateleurs, or falcons, they are ubiquitous across Eorzea and beyond, being frequently encountered as regular enemies and in dungeons. The common Vulture, localized as the Northern Vulture, can be encountered as an enemy in the 
East Shroud, as well as spawning during 
Stand-in Sentry and 
Carrion Baggage. A separate Northern Vulture (ノーザン・ヴァルチャー, Nōzan Varuchā?) can be encountered during 
Migrant Marauders.
Final Fantasy XVI[]
The Vulture appears as an enemy encountered in the Clairview region of Sanbreque and the Cressida region of Rosaria.
Final Fantasy Dimensions[]
The Vulture appears as an enemy encountered in the Kaklim Desert and Mt. Burtgang.
Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light[]
The Vulture appears as an enemy encountered in Arbor and Great Tree.
Pictlogica Final Fantasy[]
The Vulture from Final Fantasy VI appears as an enemy.
Final Fantasy Record Keeper[]
The Vulture from Romancing SaGa 2 appears as an enemy during crossover events.
Final Fantasy Explorers[]
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The Vulture appears as an enemy encountered in the Zadehl Eastersands, Golzas Peak, Windy Heights West, Heavensplit Peak, the Vortex, and the Colosseum, as well as during the story events "The Gathering," "Guardian of the Order," and "Lion of the Mysterious Woods."
Chocobo's Dungeon 2[]
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Vulture are large birds of prey that usually feed on carrion (dead or dying animals and rocks). Vultures use their large wings to soar in the air for many miles without having to flap. Vultures are also called buzzards.