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Buitre del Himalaya

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 (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Aves (Birds)
Order
Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles)
Family
Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles)
Genus
Gyps
Species
Gyps himalayensis (Buitre del Himalaya)

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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Buitre de El Cabo
Gyps coprotheres
Vulnerable
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Buitre dorsiblanco africano
Gyps africanus
Critically Endangered
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Buitre dorsiblanco bengalí
Gyps bengalensis
Critically Endangered
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Buitre indio
Gyps indicus
Critically Endangered
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Buitre leonado
Gyps fulvus
Not Evaluated
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Buitre moteado
Gyps rueppellii
Not Evaluated
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Buitre picofino
Gyps tenuirostris
Critically Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Buitre del Himalaya?
The scientific name of Buitre del Himalaya is Gyps himalayensis. It belongs to the genus Gyps.
What is the conservation status of Buitre del Himalaya?
Buitre del Himalaya (Gyps himalayensis) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Buitre del Himalaya live?
Buitre del Himalaya 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 Buitre del Himalaya belong to?
Buitre del Himalaya (Gyps himalayensis) belongs to the genus Gyps, which is part of the taxonomic family Accipitridae.
What kingdom does Buitre del Himalaya belong to?
Buitre del Himalaya (Gyps himalayensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Buitre del Himalaya?
The closest relatives of Buitre del Himalaya in the genus Gyps include Buitre de El Cabo, Buitre dorsiblanco africano, Buitre dorsiblanco bengalí, Buitre indio, Buitre leonado.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Gyps — 8 Species

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Buitre de El Cabo
Gyps coprotheres
VU
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Buitre del Himalaya
Gyps himalayensis
NT
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Buitre dorsiblanco africano
Gyps africanus
CR 🐾
Buitre dorsiblanco bengalí
Gyps bengalensis
CR 🐾
Buitre indio
Gyps indicus
CR 🐾
Buitre leonado
Gyps fulvus
NE 🐾
Buitre moteado
Gyps rueppellii
NE 🐾
Buitre picofino
Gyps tenuirostris
CR
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