Red-headed Vulture
Sarcogyps calvus
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Critically Endangered
Wingspan
114.0 cm
Weight
4500.0 g
Family
Accipitridae
Order
Accipitriformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 114.0 cm | 44.9 in |
| Weight | 4500.0 g | 158.73 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Incubation: 45 days.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Family | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Sarcogyps |
| Species | Sarcogyps calvus |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | نسر أحمر الرأس |
| Chinese | 黑兀鹫 |
| French | Vautour royal |
| German | Kahlkopfgeier |
| Hindi | लाल सिर वाला गिद्ध |
| Japanese | ミミハゲワシ |
| Korean | 붉은머리독수리 |
| Portuguese | abutre-de-cabeça-vermelha |
| Russian | Индийский ушастый гриф |
| Spanish | buitre cabecirrojo |
| Thai | พญาแร้ง |
| Turkish | Kırmızı başlı akbaba |
| Vietnamese | Ó tai |
Distribution
Red-headed Vulture has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Red-headed Vulture endangered?
The Red-headed Vulture has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
How does the Red-headed Vulture nest?
Incubation: 45 days.
How big is the Red-headed Vulture?
The Red-headed Vulture has a wingspan of 114.0 cm, weight of 4500.0 g.
What order and family does the Red-headed Vulture belong to?
The Red-headed Vulture (Sarcogyps calvus) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.
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