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Zopilote aura

Cathartes aura

Least Concern

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El Aura Gallipavo (Cathartes aura) está clasificada como Preocupación Menor (LC) en la Lista Roja de la UICN. Ampliamente distribuida y abundante en su área de distribución, con poblaciones estables y sin preocupaciones de conservación inmediatas.

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).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇵🇱 Poland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles)

Species

Cathartes aura (Zopilote aura)

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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guala amazónica

Cathartes melambrotus

Least Concern

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Zopilote sabanero

Cathartes burrovianus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Zopilote aura?

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

What is the conservation status of Zopilote aura?

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

Where does Zopilote aura live?

Zopilote aura 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 Zopilote aura belong to?

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

Is Zopilote aura endangered?

No, Zopilote aura (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 Zopilote aura belong to?

Zopilote aura (Cathartes aura) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Zopilote aura?

The closest relatives of Zopilote aura in the genus Cathartes include guala amazónica, Zopilote sabanero.