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Gänsegeier

Gyps fulvus

Not Evaluated

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Eurasian Griffon (Gyps fulvus) is classified as Not Evaluated (NE) on the IUCN Red List. Not yet evaluated against IUCN Red List criteria. Conservation status remains to be determined.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Found across Europe (10 countries).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Aves (Vögel)

Order

Accipitriformes (Greifvögel)

Family

Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles)

Genus

Gyps

Species

Gyps fulvus (Gänsegeier)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese シロエリハゲワシ

Chinese 兀鷲

Spanish Buitre leonado

French vautour fauve

German Gänsegeier

Portuguese grifo

Russian Белоголовый сип

Similar Species in Gyps

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Bengalengeier

Gyps bengalensis

Critically Endangered

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Dünnschnabelgeier

Gyps tenuirostris

Critically Endangered

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Indiengeier

Gyps indicus

Critically Endangered

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gänsegeier?

The scientific name of Gänsegeier is Gyps fulvus. It belongs to the genus Gyps.

Where does Gänsegeier live?

Gänsegeier is found in Found across Europe (10 countries).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, France, Latvia, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Ukraine, United Kingdom.

What family does Gänsegeier belong to?

Gänsegeier (Gyps fulvus) belongs to the genus Gyps, which is part of the taxonomic family Accipitridae.

What kingdom does Gänsegeier belong to?

Gänsegeier (Gyps fulvus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Gänsegeier?

The closest relatives of Gänsegeier in the genus Gyps include Bengalengeier, Dünnschnabelgeier, Indiengeier, Kapgeier, Schneegeier.