Slender-billed Vulture
Gyps tenuirostris
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Critically Endangered
Wingspan
118.4 cm
Weight
5600.0 g
Family
Accipitridae
Order
Accipitriformes
The Slender-billed Vulture (Gyps tenuirostris) is a bird species in the family Accipitridae (hawks, eagles & kites), within the order Accipitriformes (hawks & eagles). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 118.4 cm and a weight of 5.6 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Critically Endangered.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 118.4 cm | 46.6 in |
| Weight | 5600.0 g | 197.53 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Family | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Gyps |
| Species | Gyps tenuirostris |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | نسر نحيل المنقار |
| Chinese | 細嘴兀鷲 |
| French | Vautour à long bec |
| German | Dünnschnabelgeier |
| Hindi | लंबी चोंच का गिद्ध |
| Indonesian | Nazar paruh-ramping |
| Japanese | ハシボソハゲワシ |
Distribution
Slender-billed Vulture has been recorded in 1 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Slender-billed Vulture endangered?
The Slender-billed Vulture has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
How big is the Slender-billed Vulture?
The Slender-billed Vulture has a wingspan of 118.4 cm, weight of 5600.0 g.
What order and family does the Slender-billed Vulture belong to?
The Slender-billed Vulture (Gyps tenuirostris) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.
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