Rabengeier
Coragyps atratus
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Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
82,0 cm
Gewicht
1811,8333333333333 g
Familie
Cathartidae
Ordnung
Cathartiformes
Über uns
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
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: NO. Incubation: 38-39 days. Fledging: 90 days.
Gelegegröße
2-4
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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Vorhanden
Not recorded
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External Databases
Häufig gestellte Fragen
Is the Rabengeier endangered?
The Rabengeier has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Rabengeier nest?
Nest type: NO. Incubation: 38-39 days. Fledging: 90 days.
How big is the Rabengeier?
The Rabengeier has a wingspan of 82.0 cm, weight of 1811.8333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Rabengeier belong to?
The Rabengeier (Coragyps atratus) belongs to the order Cathartiformes and the family Cathartidae.
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