🐾

Buitre dorsiblanco africano

Gyps africanus

Critically Endangered

On this page

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇳🇴 Norway 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles)

Family

Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles)

Genus

Gyps

Species

Gyps africanus (Buitre dorsiblanco africano)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese コシジロハゲワシ

Chinese 白背兀鷲

Spanish Buitre dorsiblanco africano

French Vautour africain

German Weißrückengeier

Portuguese grifo-de-dorso-branco

Russian Африканский гриф

Similar Species in Gyps

Buitre dorsiblanco bengalí

Gyps bengalensis

Critically Endangered

🐾

Buitre indio

Gyps indicus

Critically Endangered

Critically Endangered

View all species in Gyps →

Explore More

Compare Species

vs Buitre de El Cabo vs Buitre del Himalaya vs Buitre dorsiblanco bengalí vs Buitre indio

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Buitre dorsiblanco africano?

The scientific name of Buitre dorsiblanco africano is Gyps africanus. It belongs to the genus Gyps.

What is the conservation status of Buitre dorsiblanco africano?

Buitre dorsiblanco africano (Gyps africanus) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Buitre dorsiblanco africano live?

Buitre dorsiblanco africano is found in Distributed across 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 Norway, United Kingdom.

What family does Buitre dorsiblanco africano belong to?

Buitre dorsiblanco africano (Gyps africanus) belongs to the genus Gyps, which is part of the taxonomic family Accipitridae.

Is Buitre dorsiblanco africano endangered?

Yes, Buitre dorsiblanco africano (Gyps africanus) 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 Buitre dorsiblanco africano belong to?

Buitre dorsiblanco africano (Gyps africanus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Buitre dorsiblanco africano?

The closest relatives of Buitre dorsiblanco africano in the genus Gyps include Buitre de El Cabo, Buitre del Himalaya, Buitre dorsiblanco bengalí, Buitre indio, Buitre leonado.