Cape Vulture

Cape Vulture

Gyps coprotheres

Vulnerable
날개 폭
137.4 cm
체중
8985.0 g
Accipitridae
Accipitriformes

The Cape Vulture (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
날개 폭 137.4 cm 54.1 in
체중 8985.0 g 316.94 oz

Habitat & Range

보전 상태

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

행동 및 번식

둥지

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

산란 수

1-2

분류학

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

Cape Vulture has been recorded in 1 countries.

출현 Not recorded

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자주 묻는 질문

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

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