Schmutzgeier
Neophron percnopterus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="neophron-percnopterus"></birdfyi-bird>The Schmutzgeier (Neophron percnopterus) is a bird species in the family Accipitridae (habichte, adler und milane), within the order Accipitriformes (habichtartige). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 98.2 cm and a weight of 2 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 98,2 cm | 38.7 in |
| Gewicht | 2000,0 g | 70.55 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: PL,O. Incubation: 42 days. Fledging: 70-85 days.
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Accipitriformes (Habichtartige) |
| Familie | Accipitridae (Habichte, Adler und Milane) |
| Genus | Neophron |
| Arten | Neophron percnopterus |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | رخمة |
| Chinese | 白兀鹫 |
| French | Percnoptère |
| German | Schmutzgeier |
| Hindi | सफ़ेद गिद्ध |
| Indonesian | Hering Mesir |
| Japanese | エジプトハゲワシ |
| Korean | 이집트독수리 |
| Portuguese | Abutre-do-egito |
| Russian | Обыкновенный стервятник |
| Spanish | alimoche común |
| Turkish | Mısır akbabası |
| Vietnamese | Kền kền Ai Cập |
Distribution
Schmutzgeier has been recorded in 8 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Accipitridae family