Lesser Yellow-headed Vulture
Cathartes burrovianus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
97.2 cm
Weight
1185.0 g
Family
Cathartidae
Order
Cathartiformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 97.2 cm | 38.3 in |
| Weight | 1185.0 g | 41.80 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Incubation: 40 days. Fledging: 70-75 days.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cathartiformes (New World Vultures) |
| Family | Cathartidae (New World Vultures & Condors) |
| Genus | Cathartes |
| Species | Cathartes burrovianus |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | نسر أصغر أصفر الرأس |
| Chinese | 小黃頭美洲鷲 |
| French | Urubu à tête jaune |
| German | Kleiner Gelbkopfgeier |
| Indonesian | Hering berkepala kuning kecil |
| Japanese | キガシラコンドル |
| Portuguese | Urubu-de-cabeça-amarela |
| Russian | Малая желтоголовая катарта |
| Spanish | aura sabanera |
Distribution
Lesser Yellow-headed Vulture has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Lesser Yellow-headed Vulture endangered?
The Lesser Yellow-headed Vulture has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Lesser Yellow-headed Vulture nest?
Incubation: 40 days. Fledging: 70-75 days.
How big is the Lesser Yellow-headed Vulture?
The Lesser Yellow-headed Vulture has a wingspan of 97.2 cm, weight of 1185.0 g.
What order and family does the Lesser Yellow-headed Vulture belong to?
The Lesser Yellow-headed Vulture (Cathartes burrovianus) belongs to the order Cathartiformes and the family Cathartidae.
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Greater Yellow-headed Vulture
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Least Concern
King Vulture
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Least Concern
Turkey Vulture
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Least Concern