Königsgeier
Sarcoramphus papa
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Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
101,6 cm
Gewicht
4031,25 g
Familie
Cathartidae
Ordnung
Cathartiformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 101,6 cm | 40.0 in |
| Gewicht | 4031,25 g | 142.20 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: NO. Incubation: 53-58 days. Fledging: 72-86 days.
Gelegegröße
1-2
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Cathartiformes (Neuweltgeier) |
| Familie | Cathartidae (Neuweltgeier und Kondore) |
| Genus | Sarcoramphus |
| Arten | Sarcoramphus papa |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | ملك النسور |
| Chinese | 王鷲 |
| French | Sarcoramphe roi |
| German | Königsgeier |
| Indonesian | Hering Raja |
| Japanese | トキイロコンドル |
| Korean | 왕대머리수리 |
| Portuguese | Urubu-rei |
| Russian | Королевский гриф |
| Turkish | Kral akbaba |
| Vietnamese | Kền kền vua |
Distribution
Königsgeier has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Vorhanden
Not recorded
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External Databases
Häufig gestellte Fragen
Is the Königsgeier endangered?
The Königsgeier has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Königsgeier nest?
Nest type: NO. Incubation: 53-58 days. Fledging: 72-86 days.
How big is the Königsgeier?
The Königsgeier has a wingspan of 101.6 cm, weight of 4031.25 g.
What order and family does the Königsgeier belong to?
The Königsgeier (Sarcoramphus papa) belongs to the order Cathartiformes and the family Cathartidae.
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