Greater Yellow-headed Vulture
Cathartes melambrotus
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Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
100,6 cm
Khối Lượng
1440,0 g
Họ
Cathartidae
Bộ
Cathartiformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 100,6 cm | 39.6 in |
| Khối Lượng | 1440,0 g | 50.79 oz |
Habitat & Range
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Số Trứng
2
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Cathartiformes (New World Vultures) |
| Họ | Cathartidae (New World Vultures & Condors) |
| Genus | Cathartes |
| Loài | Cathartes melambrotus |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | نسر أكبر أصفر الرأس |
| French | Grand Urubu |
| German | Großer Gelbkopfgeier |
| Indonesian | Hering berkepala kuning besar |
| Japanese | オオキガシラコンドル |
| Portuguese | Urubu-da-mata |
| Russian | Большая желтоголовая катарта |
Distribution
Greater Yellow-headed Vulture has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Hiện Diện
Not recorded
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External Databases
Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp
Is the Greater Yellow-headed Vulture endangered?
The Greater Yellow-headed Vulture has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Greater Yellow-headed Vulture?
The Greater Yellow-headed Vulture has a wingspan of 100.6 cm, weight of 1440.0 g.
What order and family does the Greater Yellow-headed Vulture belong to?
The Greater Yellow-headed Vulture (Cathartes melambrotus) belongs to the order Cathartiformes and the family Cathartidae.
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