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Schneegeier

Gyps himalayensis

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class
Aves (Vögel)
Order
Accipitriformes (Greifvögel)
Family
Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles)
Genus
Gyps
Species
Gyps himalayensis (Schneegeier)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ヒマラヤハゲワシ
Chinese 高山兀鷲
Spanish Buitre del Himalaya
French Vautour de l'Himalaya
German Schneegeier
Portuguese grifo-himalaio
Russian Кумай
Thai อีแร้งสีน้ำตาลหิมาลัย

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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Gänsegeier
Gyps fulvus
Not Evaluated
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Indiengeier
Gyps indicus
Critically Endangered
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Kapgeier
Gyps coprotheres
Vulnerable
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Sperbergeier
Gyps rueppellii
Not Evaluated
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Weißrückengeier
Gyps africanus
Critically Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Schneegeier?
The scientific name of Schneegeier is Gyps himalayensis. It belongs to the genus Gyps.
What is the conservation status of Schneegeier?
Schneegeier (Gyps himalayensis) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Schneegeier live?
Schneegeier is found in Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Schneegeier belong to?
Schneegeier (Gyps himalayensis) belongs to the genus Gyps, which is part of the taxonomic family Accipitridae.
What kingdom does Schneegeier belong to?
Schneegeier (Gyps himalayensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Schneegeier?
The closest relatives of Schneegeier in the genus Gyps include Bengalengeier, Dünnschnabelgeier, Gänsegeier, Indiengeier, Kapgeier.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Gyps — 8 Species

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Bengalengeier
Gyps bengalensis
CR 🐾
Dünnschnabelgeier
Gyps tenuirostris
CR 🐾
Gänsegeier
Gyps fulvus
NE 🐾
Indiengeier
Gyps indicus
CR 🐾
Kapgeier
Gyps coprotheres
VU
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Schneegeier
Gyps himalayensis
NT
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Sperbergeier
Gyps rueppellii
NE 🐾
Weißrückengeier
Gyps africanus
CR
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