Kapgeier
Gyps coprotheres
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Vulnerable
Flügelspannweite
137,4 cm
Gewicht
8985,0 g
Familie
Accipitridae
Ordnung
Accipitriformes
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 137,4 cm | 54.1 in |
| Gewicht | 8985,0 g | 316.94 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Vulnerable
IUCN Red List
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 55 days. Fledging: 140 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 coprotheres |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | نسر الرأس |
| Chinese | 南非兀鷲 |
| French | Vautour chassefiente |
| German | Kapgeier |
| Japanese | ケープハゲワシ |
| Portuguese | Abutre-do-cabo |
| Russian | Капский гриф |
| Spanish | buitre de El Cabo |
Distribution
Kapgeier has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Vorhanden
Not recorded
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External Databases
Häufig gestellte Fragen
Is the Kapgeier endangered?
The Kapgeier has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Kapgeier nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 55 days. Fledging: 140 days.
How big is the Kapgeier?
The Kapgeier has a wingspan of 137.4 cm, weight of 8985.0 g.
What order and family does the Kapgeier belong to?
The Kapgeier (Gyps coprotheres) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.
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