Himalayan Griffon
Gyps himalayensis
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Near Threatened
Wingspan
152.0 cm
Weight
10000.0 g
Family
Accipitridae
Order
Accipitriformes
The Himalayan Griffon (Gyps himalayensis) is a bird species in the family Accipitridae (hawks, eagles & kites), within the order Accipitriformes (hawks & eagles). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 152 cm and a weight of 10 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 152.0 cm | 59.8 in |
| Weight | 10000.0 g | 352.74 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Incubation: 50 days.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Family | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Gyps |
| Species | Gyps himalayensis |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | نسر الهملايا |
| Chinese | 高山兀鹫 |
| French | Vautour de l'Himalaya |
| German | Schneegeier |
| Hindi | हिमालयी गिद्ध |
| Japanese | ヒマラヤハゲワシ |
| Portuguese | Grifo-dos-himalaias |
| Russian | Снежный гриф |
| Spanish | buitre del Himalaya |
| Thai | แร้งสีน้ำตาลหิมาลัย |
| Vietnamese | Kền kền Himalaya |
Distribution
Himalayan Griffon has been recorded in 1 countries.
Present
Not recorded
countries highlighted
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Himalayan Griffon endangered?
The Himalayan Griffon has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Himalayan Griffon nest?
Incubation: 50 days.
How big is the Himalayan Griffon?
The Himalayan Griffon has a wingspan of 152.0 cm, weight of 10000.0 g.
What order and family does the Himalayan Griffon belong to?
The Himalayan Griffon (Gyps himalayensis) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.
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