Rüppell's Vulture
Gyps rueppelli
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Critically Endangered
Wingspan
125.6 cm
Weight
7900.0 g
Family
Accipitridae
Order
Accipitriformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 125.6 cm | 49.4 in |
| Weight | 7900.0 g | 278.66 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 55 days. Fledging: 150 days.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Family | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Gyps |
| Species | Gyps rueppelli |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | نسر أبقع |
| Chinese | 黑白兀鷲 |
| Indonesian | Hering rüppell |
| Japanese | Rüppell's Vulture、Rüppell's Griffon Vulture |
| Korean | 루펠독수리 |
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Rüppell's Vulture endangered?
The Rüppell's Vulture has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
How does the Rüppell's Vulture nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 55 days. Fledging: 150 days.
How big is the Rüppell's Vulture?
The Rüppell's Vulture has a wingspan of 125.6 cm, weight of 7900.0 g.
What order and family does the Rüppell's Vulture belong to?
The Rüppell's Vulture (Gyps rueppelli) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.
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