Vautour africain
Gyps africanus
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Critically Endangered
Envergure
115,7 cm
Poids
5675,0 g
Famille
Accipitridae
Ordre
Accipitriformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 115,7 cm | 45.6 in |
| Poids | 5675,0 g | 200.18 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 56 days. Fledging: 120-130 days.
Taille de la couvée
1-3
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Famille | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Gyps |
| Espèces | Gyps africanus |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | نسر أبيض الظهر |
| Chinese | 非洲白背兀鹫 |
| French | Vautour africain |
| German | Weißrückengeier |
| Indonesian | Hering punggung-putih |
| Japanese | コシジロハゲワシ |
| Korean | 흰등독수리 |
| Portuguese | Abutre-de-rabadilha-branca |
| Russian | Африканский гриф |
| Spanish | buitre dorsiblanco africano |
| Vietnamese | Kền kền lưng trắng |
Distribution
Vautour africain has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
countries highlighted
External Databases
Foire aux questions
Is the Vautour africain endangered?
The Vautour africain has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
How does the Vautour africain nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 56 days. Fledging: 120-130 days.
How big is the Vautour africain?
The Vautour africain has a wingspan of 115.7 cm, weight of 5675.0 g.
What order and family does the Vautour africain belong to?
The Vautour africain (Gyps africanus) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.
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