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Kleiner Gelbkopfgeier

Cathartes burrovianus

Least Concern

About

Lesser Yellow-headed Vulture (Cathartes burrovianus) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Aves (Vögel)

Order

Accipitriformes (Greifvögel)

Species

Cathartes burrovianus (Kleiner Gelbkopfgeier)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese キガシラコンドル

Chinese 小黃頭美洲鷲

Spanish Zopilote sabanero

French Urubu à tête jaune

German Kleiner Gelbkopfgeier

Portuguese urubu-de-cabeça-amarela

Russian Малая желтоголовая катарта

Similar Species in Cathartes

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Großer Gelbkopfgeier

Cathartes melambrotus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Kleiner Gelbkopfgeier?

The scientific name of Kleiner Gelbkopfgeier is Cathartes burrovianus. It belongs to the genus Cathartes.

What is the conservation status of Kleiner Gelbkopfgeier?

Kleiner Gelbkopfgeier (Cathartes burrovianus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Kleiner Gelbkopfgeier live?

Kleiner Gelbkopfgeier is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does Kleiner Gelbkopfgeier belong to?

Kleiner Gelbkopfgeier (Cathartes burrovianus) belongs to the genus Cathartes, which is part of the taxonomic family Cathartidae.

Is Kleiner Gelbkopfgeier endangered?

No, Kleiner Gelbkopfgeier (Cathartes burrovianus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Kleiner Gelbkopfgeier belong to?

Kleiner Gelbkopfgeier (Cathartes burrovianus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Kleiner Gelbkopfgeier?

The closest relatives of Kleiner Gelbkopfgeier in the genus Cathartes include Großer Gelbkopfgeier, Truthahngeier.