Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura
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Least Concern
Wingspan
101.7 cm
Weight
1495.5 g
Family
Cathartidae
Order
Cathartiformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 101.7 cm | 40.0 in |
| Weight | 1495.5 g | 52.75 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: NO,SC,O. Incubation: 36-42 days. Fledging: 60-80 days.
Clutch Size
1-2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cathartiformes (New World Vultures) |
| Family | Cathartidae (New World Vultures & Condors) |
| Genus | Cathartes |
| Species | Cathartes aura |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | نسر رومي |
| Chinese | 红头美洲鹫 |
| French | Urubu à tête rouge |
| German | Truthahngeier |
| Hindi | टर्की गृद्ध |
| Indonesian | Hering Kalkun |
| Japanese | ヒメコンドル |
| Korean | 터키콘도르 |
| Portuguese | urubu-de-cabeça-vermelha |
| Russian | Гриф-индейка |
| Turkish | Hindi akbabası |
Distribution
Turkey Vulture has been recorded in 12 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Turkey Vulture endangered?
The Turkey Vulture has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Turkey Vulture nest?
Nest type: NO,SC,O. Incubation: 36-42 days. Fledging: 60-80 days.
How big is the Turkey Vulture?
The Turkey Vulture has a wingspan of 101.7 cm, weight of 1495.5 g.
What order and family does the Turkey Vulture belong to?
The Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura) belongs to the order Cathartiformes and the family Cathartidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Cathartidae family
American Black Vulture
Coragyps atratus
Least Concern
Andean Condor
Vultur gryphus
Vulnerable
California Condor
Gymnogyps californianus
Critically Endangered
Greater Yellow-headed Vulture
Cathartes melambrotus
Least Concern
King Vulture
Sarcoramphus papa
Least Concern
Lesser Yellow-headed Vulture
Cathartes burrovianus
Least Concern