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Bengalengeier

Gyps bengalensis

Critically Endangered

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Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits temperate broadleaf and mixed forests and temperate coniferous forests within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Distributed across Belgium, France, Netherlands, Norway, and United Kingdom. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Aves (Vögel)

Order

Accipitriformes (Greifvögel)

Family

Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles)

Genus

Gyps

Species

Gyps bengalensis (Bengalengeier)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ベンガルハゲワシ

Chinese 白背兀鹫

Spanish Buitre dorsiblanco bengalí

French Vautour chaugoun

German Bengalengeier

Portuguese grifo-de-bengala

Russian Бенгальский сип

Thai อีแร้งเทาหลังขาว

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bengalengeier?

The scientific name of Bengalengeier is Gyps bengalensis. It belongs to the genus Gyps.

What is the conservation status of Bengalengeier?

Bengalengeier (Gyps bengalensis) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Bengalengeier live?

Bengalengeier is found in Distributed across Belgium, France, Netherlands, Norway, and United Kingdom. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, France, Netherlands, Norway, United Kingdom.

What family does Bengalengeier belong to?

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

Is Bengalengeier endangered?

Yes, Bengalengeier (Gyps bengalensis) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Bengalengeier belong to?

Bengalengeier (Gyps bengalensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Bengalengeier?

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