红头美洲鹫
Cathartes aura
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<birdfyi-bird slug="cathartes-aura"></birdfyi-bird>The 红头美洲鹫 (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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红头美洲鹫（约1.4公斤）是一种体型较大的美洲鹫，具有红色裸露头部（成鸟）和黑色羽毛。在新大陆广泛分布，从加拿大南部到南美洲南端。以腐肉为食，具有极为发达的嗅觉——这在鸟类中十分罕见。无危；清除腐肉对生态系统具有重要价值。
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼展 | 101.7 cm | 40.0 in |
| 体重 | 1495.5 g | 52.75 oz |
Habitat & Range
保护状况
行为与繁殖
筑巢
Nest type: NO,SC,O. Incubation: 36-42 days. Fledging: 60-80 days.
产卵数
1-2
分类学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Cathartiformes (New World Vultures) |
| 科 | Cathartidae (New World Vultures & Condors) |
| Genus | Cathartes |
| 物种 | 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
红头美洲鹫 has been recorded in 12 countries.
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常见问题
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cathartidae family