Vautour chassefiente

Vautour chassefiente

Gyps coprotheres

Vulnerable
Envergure
137,4 cm
Poids
8985,0 g
Famille
Accipitridae
Ordre
Accipitriformes

The Vautour chassefiente (Gyps coprotheres) is a bird species in the family Accipitridae (hawks, eagles & kites), within the order Accipitriformes (hawks & eagles). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 137.4 cm and a weight of 9 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.

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Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 137,4 cm 54.1 in
Poids 8985,0 g 316.94 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 55 days. Fledging: 140 days.

Taille de la couvée

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Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles)
Famille Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites)
Genus Gyps
Espèces Gyps coprotheres

Names in Other Languages

Language Name
Arabic نسر الرأس
Chinese 南非兀鷲
French Vautour chassefiente
German Kapgeier
Japanese ケープハゲワシ
Portuguese Abutre-do-cabo
Russian Капский гриф
Spanish buitre de El Cabo

Distribution

Vautour chassefiente has been recorded in 1 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Vautour chassefiente endangered?
The Vautour chassefiente has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Vautour chassefiente nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 55 days. Fledging: 140 days.
How big is the Vautour chassefiente?
The Vautour chassefiente has a wingspan of 137.4 cm, weight of 8985.0 g.
What order and family does the Vautour chassefiente belong to?
The Vautour chassefiente (Gyps coprotheres) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.

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