Urubu noir
Coragyps atratus
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Least Concern
Envergure
82,0 cm
Poids
1811,8333333333333 g
Famille
Cathartidae
Ordre
Cathartiformes
À propos
The American Black Vulture is a heavy-bodied scavenger weighing nearly 1,800 g with a broad 82 cm wingspan, widespread across the Americas from the United States to Argentina. It soars on thermals in flocks, relying primarily on sight to locate carrion.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 82,0 cm | 32.3 in |
| Poids | 1811,8333333333333 g | 63.91 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: NO. Incubation: 38-39 days. Fledging: 90 days.
Taille de la couvée
2-4
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Cathartiformes (New World Vultures) |
| Famille | Cathartidae (New World Vultures & Condors) |
| Genus | Coragyps |
| Espèces | Coragyps atratus |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | نسر أسود |
| Chinese | 黑美洲鷲 |
| French | Urubu noir |
| German | Rabengeier |
| Indonesian | Hering Hitam Amerika |
| Japanese | クロコンドル |
| Korean | 검은대머리수리 |
| Portuguese | Urubu-de-cabeça-preta |
| Russian | Американская чёрная катарта |
| Turkish | Amerika kara akbabası |
| Vietnamese | Kền kền đen |
Distribution
Urubu noir has been recorded in 9 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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Foire aux questions
Is the Urubu noir endangered?
The Urubu noir has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Urubu noir nest?
Nest type: NO. Incubation: 38-39 days. Fledging: 90 days.
How big is the Urubu noir?
The Urubu noir has a wingspan of 82.0 cm, weight of 1811.8333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Urubu noir belong to?
The Urubu noir (Coragyps atratus) belongs to the order Cathartiformes and the family Cathartidae.
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