Egyptian Vulture
Neophron percnopterus
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Endangered
Wingspan
98.2 cm
Weight
2000.0 g
Family
Accipitridae
Order
Accipitriformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 98.2 cm | 38.7 in |
| Weight | 2000.0 g | 70.55 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Endangered
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL,O. Incubation: 42 days. Fledging: 70-85 days.
Clutch Size
1-2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Family | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Neophron |
| Species | Neophron percnopterus |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | رخمة |
| Chinese | 白兀鹫 |
| French | Percnoptère |
| German | Schmutzgeier |
| Hindi | सफ़ेद गिद्ध |
| Indonesian | Hering Mesir |
| Japanese | エジプトハゲワシ |
| Korean | 이집트독수리 |
| Portuguese | Abutre-do-egito |
| Russian | Обыкновенный стервятник |
| Spanish | alimoche común |
| Turkish | Mısır akbabası |
| Vietnamese | Kền kền Ai Cập |
Distribution
Egyptian Vulture has been recorded in 8 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Egyptian Vulture endangered?
The Egyptian Vulture has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Egyptian Vulture nest?
Nest type: PL,O. Incubation: 42 days. Fledging: 70-85 days.
How big is the Egyptian Vulture?
The Egyptian Vulture has a wingspan of 98.2 cm, weight of 2000.0 g.
What order and family does the Egyptian Vulture belong to?
The Egyptian Vulture (Neophron percnopterus) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.
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