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Truthahngeier

Cathartes aura

Least Concern

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Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura) 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.

Widely distributed across Europe (8 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Aves (Vögel)

Order

Accipitriformes (Greifvögel)

Species

Cathartes aura (Truthahngeier)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ヒメコンドル

Chinese 紅頭美洲鷲

Spanish Zopilote aura

French Urubu à tête rouge

German Truthahngeier

Portuguese urubu-de-cabeça-vermelha

Russian Гриф-индейка

Similar Species in Cathartes

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Großer Gelbkopfgeier

Cathartes melambrotus

Least Concern

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Kleiner Gelbkopfgeier

Cathartes burrovianus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Truthahngeier?

The scientific name of Truthahngeier is Cathartes aura. It belongs to the genus Cathartes.

What is the conservation status of Truthahngeier?

Truthahngeier (Cathartes aura) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Truthahngeier live?

Truthahngeier is found in Widely distributed across Europe (8 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, France, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, United Kingdom.

What family does Truthahngeier belong to?

Truthahngeier (Cathartes aura) belongs to the genus Cathartes, which is part of the taxonomic family Cathartidae.

Is Truthahngeier endangered?

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

What kingdom does Truthahngeier belong to?

Truthahngeier (Cathartes aura) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Truthahngeier?

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