Grand Urubu

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オオキガシラコンドル

Chinese 大黃頭美洲鷲

Spanish guala amazónica

French Grand Urubu

German Großer Gelbkopfgeier

Portuguese urubu-da-mata

Russian Большая желтоголовая катарта

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Grand Urubu?

The scientific name of Grand Urubu is Cathartes melambrotus. It belongs to the genus Cathartes.

What is the conservation status of Grand Urubu?

Grand Urubu (Cathartes melambrotus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Grand Urubu live?

Grand Urubu is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does Grand Urubu belong to?

Grand Urubu (Cathartes melambrotus) belongs to the genus Cathartes, which is part of the taxonomic family Cathartidae.

Is Grand Urubu endangered?

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

What kingdom does Grand Urubu belong to?

Grand Urubu (Cathartes melambrotus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of Grand Urubu?

The closest relatives of Grand Urubu in the genus Cathartes include Urubu à tête jaune, Urubu à tête rouge.