Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura
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<birdfyi-bird slug="cathartes-aura"></birdfyi-bird>The Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura) is a bird species in the family Cathartidae (new world vultures & condors), within the order Cathartiformes (new world vultures). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 101.7 cm and a weight of 1.5 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| กว้างปีก | 101.7 cm | 40.0 in |
| น้ำหนัก | 1495.5 g | 52.75 oz |
Habitat & Range
สถานะการอนุรักษ์
พฤติกรรมและการผสมพันธุ์
การทำรัง
Nest type: NO,SC,O. Incubation: 36-42 days. Fledging: 60-80 days.
จำนวนไข่
1-2
อนุกรมวิทยา
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| อันดับ | Cathartiformes (New World Vultures) |
| วงศ์ตระกูล | Cathartidae (New World Vultures & Condors) |
| Genus | Cathartes |
| ชนิดพันธุ์ | Cathartes aura |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | نسر رومي |
| Chinese | 红头美洲鹫 |
| French | Urubu à tête rouge |
| German | Truthahngeier |
| Hindi | टर्की गृद्ध |
| Indonesian | Hering Kalkun |
| Japanese | ヒメコンドル |
| Korean | 터키콘도르 |
| Portuguese | urubu-de-cabeça-vermelha |
| Russian | Гриф-индейка |
| Turkish | Hindi akbabası |
Distribution
Turkey Vulture has been recorded in 12 countries.
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External Databases
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Is the Turkey Vulture endangered?
How does the Turkey Vulture nest?
How big is the Turkey Vulture?
What order and family does the Turkey Vulture belong to?
Similar Birds
Other species in the Cathartidae family