Grand Urubu
Cathartes melambrotus
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Least Concern
Envergure
100,6 cm
Poids
1440,0 g
Famille
Cathartidae
Ordre
Cathartiformes
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 100,6 cm | 39.6 in |
| Poids | 1440,0 g | 50.79 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Taille de la couvée
2
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Cathartiformes (New World Vultures) |
| Famille | Cathartidae (New World Vultures & Condors) |
| Genus | Cathartes |
| Espèces | Cathartes melambrotus |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | نسر أكبر أصفر الرأس |
| French | Grand Urubu |
| German | Großer Gelbkopfgeier |
| Indonesian | Hering berkepala kuning besar |
| Japanese | オオキガシラコンドル |
| Portuguese | Urubu-da-mata |
| Russian | Большая желтоголовая катарта |
Distribution
Grand Urubu has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
countries highlighted
External Databases
Foire aux questions
Is the Grand Urubu endangered?
The Grand Urubu has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Grand Urubu?
The Grand Urubu has a wingspan of 100.6 cm, weight of 1440.0 g.
What order and family does the Grand Urubu belong to?
The Grand Urubu (Cathartes melambrotus) belongs to the order Cathartiformes and the family Cathartidae.
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