White-rumped Vulture
Gyps bengalensis
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Critically Endangered
Wingspan
110.3 cm
Weight
4750.0 g
Family
Accipitridae
Order
Accipitriformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 110.3 cm | 43.4 in |
| Weight | 4750.0 g | 167.55 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Incubation: 45 days. Fledging: 90 days.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Family | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Gyps |
| Species | Gyps bengalensis |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | نسر هندي أبيض الظهر |
| Chinese | 白背兀鹫 |
| French | Vautour chaugoun |
| German | Bengalgeier |
| Hindi | बंगाल का गिद्ध |
| Japanese | ベンガルハゲワシ |
| Russian | Бенгальский гриф |
| Spanish | buitre dorsiblanco bengalí |
| Thai | แร้งเทาหลังขาว |
| Turkish | Asya ak sırtlı akbabası |
| Vietnamese | Kền kền Bengal |
Distribution
White-rumped Vulture has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the White-rumped Vulture endangered?
The White-rumped Vulture has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
How does the White-rumped Vulture nest?
Incubation: 45 days. Fledging: 90 days.
How big is the White-rumped Vulture?
The White-rumped Vulture has a wingspan of 110.3 cm, weight of 4750.0 g.
What order and family does the White-rumped Vulture belong to?
The White-rumped Vulture (Gyps bengalensis) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.
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