White-backed Vulture
Gyps africanus
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Critically Endangered
Wingspan
115.7 cm
Weight
5675.0 g
Family
Accipitridae
Order
Accipitriformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 115.7 cm | 45.6 in |
| Weight | 5675.0 g | 200.18 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 56 days. Fledging: 120-130 days.
Clutch Size
1-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Family | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Gyps |
| Species | Gyps africanus |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | نسر أبيض الظهر |
| Chinese | 非洲白背兀鹫 |
| French | Vautour africain |
| German | Weißrückengeier |
| Indonesian | Hering punggung-putih |
| Japanese | コシジロハゲワシ |
| Korean | 흰등독수리 |
| Portuguese | Abutre-de-rabadilha-branca |
| Russian | Африканский гриф |
| Spanish | buitre dorsiblanco africano |
| Vietnamese | Kền kền lưng trắng |
Distribution
White-backed Vulture has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the White-backed Vulture endangered?
The White-backed Vulture has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
How does the White-backed Vulture nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 56 days. Fledging: 120-130 days.
How big is the White-backed Vulture?
The White-backed Vulture has a wingspan of 115.7 cm, weight of 5675.0 g.
What order and family does the White-backed Vulture belong to?
The White-backed Vulture (Gyps africanus) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.
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