Bengalgeier
Gyps bengalensis
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Critically Endangered
Flügelspannweite
110,3 cm
Gewicht
4750,0 g
Familie
Accipitridae
Ordnung
Accipitriformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 110,3 cm | 43.4 in |
| Gewicht | 4750,0 g | 167.55 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Incubation: 45 days. Fledging: 90 days.
Gelegegröße
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Accipitriformes (Habichtartige) |
| Familie | Accipitridae (Habichte, Adler und Milane) |
| Genus | Gyps |
| Arten | Gyps bengalensis |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | نسر هندي أبيض الظهر |
| Chinese | 白背兀鹫 |
| French | Vautour chaugoun |
| German | Bengalgeier |
| Hindi | बंगाल का गिद्ध |
| Japanese | ベンガルハゲワシ |
| Russian | Бенгальский гриф |
| Spanish | buitre dorsiblanco bengalí |
| Thai | แร้งเทาหลังขาว |
| Turkish | Asya ak sırtlı akbabası |
| Vietnamese | Kền kền Bengal |
Distribution
Bengalgeier has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Vorhanden
Not recorded
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External Databases
Häufig gestellte Fragen
Is the Bengalgeier endangered?
The Bengalgeier has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
How does the Bengalgeier nest?
Incubation: 45 days. Fledging: 90 days.
How big is the Bengalgeier?
The Bengalgeier has a wingspan of 110.3 cm, weight of 4750.0 g.
What order and family does the Bengalgeier belong to?
The Bengalgeier (Gyps bengalensis) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.
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