Indian Vulture
Gyps indicus
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Critically Endangered
Wingspan
117.1 cm
Weight
5900.0 g
Family
Accipitridae
Order
Accipitriformes
The Indian Vulture (Gyps indicus) is a bird species in the family Accipitridae (hawks, eagles & kites), within the order Accipitriformes (hawks & eagles). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 117.1 cm and a weight of 5.9 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Critically Endangered.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 117.1 cm | 46.1 in |
| Weight | 5900.0 g | 208.12 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Family | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Gyps |
| Species | Gyps indicus |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | نسر هندي |
| Chinese | 长嘴兀鹫 |
| French | Vautour indien |
| German | Indiengeier |
| Hindi | भारतीय गिद्ध |
| Japanese | インドハゲワシ |
| Russian | Индийский сип |
| Spanish | buitre picofino |
| Thai | แร้งสีน้ำตาล |
| Vietnamese | Kền kền Ấn Độ |
Distribution
Indian Vulture has been recorded in 1 countries.
Present
Not recorded
countries highlighted
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Indian Vulture endangered?
The Indian Vulture has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
How does the Indian Vulture nest?
Nest type: PL.
How big is the Indian Vulture?
The Indian Vulture has a wingspan of 117.1 cm, weight of 5900.0 g.
What order and family does the Indian Vulture belong to?
The Indian Vulture (Gyps indicus) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.
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