Greater Yellow-headed Vulture
Cathartes melambrotus
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Least Concern
翼展
100.6 cm
体重
1440.0 g
科
Cathartidae
目
Cathartiformes
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼展 | 100.6 cm | 39.6 in |
| 体重 | 1440.0 g | 50.79 oz |
Habitat & Range
保护状况
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
行为与繁殖
产卵数
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 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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出现
Not recorded
countries highlighted
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常见问题
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.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Cathartidae family