American Black Vulture
Coragyps atratus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
82.0 cm
Weight
1811.8333333333333 g
Family
Cathartidae
Order
Cathartiformes
About
The American Black Vulture is a heavy-bodied scavenger weighing nearly 1,800 g with a broad 82 cm wingspan, widespread across the Americas from the United States to Argentina. It soars on thermals in flocks, relying primarily on sight to locate carrion.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 82.0 cm | 32.3 in |
| Weight | 1811.8333333333333 g | 63.91 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: NO. Incubation: 38-39 days. Fledging: 90 days.
Clutch Size
2-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cathartiformes (New World Vultures) |
| Family | Cathartidae (New World Vultures & Condors) |
| Genus | Coragyps |
| Species | Coragyps atratus |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | نسر أسود |
| Chinese | 黑美洲鷲 |
| French | Urubu noir |
| German | Rabengeier |
| Indonesian | Hering Hitam Amerika |
| Japanese | クロコンドル |
| Korean | 검은대머리수리 |
| Portuguese | Urubu-de-cabeça-preta |
| Russian | Американская чёрная катарта |
| Turkish | Amerika kara akbabası |
| Vietnamese | Kền kền đen |
Distribution
American Black Vulture has been recorded in 9 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the American Black Vulture endangered?
The American Black Vulture has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the American Black Vulture nest?
Nest type: NO. Incubation: 38-39 days. Fledging: 90 days.
How big is the American Black Vulture?
The American Black Vulture has a wingspan of 82.0 cm, weight of 1811.8333333333333 g.
What order and family does the American Black Vulture belong to?
The American Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus) belongs to the order Cathartiformes and the family Cathartidae.
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Least Concern