Truthahngeier
Cathartes aura
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Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
101,7 cm
Gewicht
1495,5 g
Familie
Cathartidae
Ordnung
Cathartiformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 101,7 cm | 40.0 in |
| Gewicht | 1495,5 g | 52.75 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: NO,SC,O. Incubation: 36-42 days. Fledging: 60-80 days.
Gelegegröße
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Cathartiformes (Neuweltgeier) |
| Familie | Cathartidae (Neuweltgeier und Kondore) |
| Genus | Cathartes |
| Arten | Cathartes aura |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | نسر رومي |
| Chinese | 红头美洲鹫 |
| French | Urubu à tête rouge |
| German | Truthahngeier |
| Hindi | टर्की गृद्ध |
| Indonesian | Hering Kalkun |
| Japanese | ヒメコンドル |
| Korean | 터키콘도르 |
| Portuguese | urubu-de-cabeça-vermelha |
| Russian | Гриф-индейка |
| Turkish | Hindi akbabası |
Distribution
Truthahngeier has been recorded in 12 countries.
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Vorhanden
Not recorded
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External Databases
Häufig gestellte Fragen
Is the Truthahngeier endangered?
The Truthahngeier has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Truthahngeier nest?
Nest type: NO,SC,O. Incubation: 36-42 days. Fledging: 60-80 days.
How big is the Truthahngeier?
The Truthahngeier has a wingspan of 101.7 cm, weight of 1495.5 g.
What order and family does the Truthahngeier belong to?
The Truthahngeier (Cathartes aura) belongs to the order Cathartiformes and the family Cathartidae.
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