Rabengeier
Coragyps atratus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="coragyps-atratus"></birdfyi-bird>The Rabengeier (Coragyps atratus) is a bird species in the family Cathartidae (neuweltgeier und kondore), within the order Cathartiformes (neuweltgeier). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 82 cm and a weight of 1.8 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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The American Black Vulture is a heavy-bodied scavenger weighing nearly 1,800 g with a broad 82 cm wingspan, widespread across the Americas from the United States to Argentina. It soars on thermals in flocks, relying primarily on sight to locate carrion.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 82,0 cm | 32.3 in |
| Gewicht | 1811,8333333333333 g | 63.91 oz |
Habitat & Range
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Nistverhalten
Nest type: NO. Incubation: 38-39 days. Fledging: 90 days.
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Cathartiformes (Neuweltgeier) |
| Familie | Cathartidae (Neuweltgeier und Kondore) |
| Genus | Coragyps |
| Arten | Coragyps atratus |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | نسر أسود |
| Chinese | 黑美洲鷲 |
| French | Urubu noir |
| German | Rabengeier |
| Indonesian | Hering Hitam Amerika |
| Japanese | クロコンドル |
| Korean | 검은대머리수리 |
| Portuguese | Urubu-de-cabeça-preta |
| Russian | Американская чёрная катарта |
| Turkish | Amerika kara akbabası |
| Vietnamese | Kền kền đen |
Distribution
Rabengeier has been recorded in 9 countries.
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Other species in the Cathartidae family