Vautour chaugoun
Gyps bengalensis
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Critically Endangered
Envergure
110,3 cm
Poids
4750,0 g
Famille
Accipitridae
Ordre
Accipitriformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 110,3 cm | 43.4 in |
| Poids | 4750,0 g | 167.55 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Incubation: 45 days. Fledging: 90 days.
Taille de la couvée
1
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Famille | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Gyps |
| Espèces | Gyps bengalensis |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | نسر هندي أبيض الظهر |
| Chinese | 白背兀鹫 |
| French | Vautour chaugoun |
| German | Bengalgeier |
| Hindi | बंगाल का गिद्ध |
| Japanese | ベンガルハゲワシ |
| Russian | Бенгальский гриф |
| Spanish | buitre dorsiblanco bengalí |
| Thai | แร้งเทาหลังขาว |
| Turkish | Asya ak sırtlı akbabası |
| Vietnamese | Kền kền Bengal |
Distribution
Vautour chaugoun has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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External Databases
Foire aux questions
Is the Vautour chaugoun endangered?
The Vautour chaugoun has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
How does the Vautour chaugoun nest?
Incubation: 45 days. Fledging: 90 days.
How big is the Vautour chaugoun?
The Vautour chaugoun has a wingspan of 110.3 cm, weight of 4750.0 g.
What order and family does the Vautour chaugoun belong to?
The Vautour chaugoun (Gyps bengalensis) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.
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