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Urubu à tête jaune

Cathartes burrovianus

Least Concern

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Lesser Yellow-headed Vulture (Cathartes burrovianus) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles)

Species

Cathartes burrovianus (Urubu à tête jaune)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese キガシラコンドル

Chinese 小黃頭美洲鷲

Spanish Zopilote sabanero

French Urubu à tête jaune

German Kleiner Gelbkopfgeier

Portuguese urubu-de-cabeça-amarela

Russian Малая желтоголовая катарта

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Grand Urubu

Cathartes melambrotus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Urubu à tête jaune?

The scientific name of Urubu à tête jaune is Cathartes burrovianus. It belongs to the genus Cathartes.

What is the conservation status of Urubu à tête jaune?

Urubu à tête jaune (Cathartes burrovianus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Urubu à tête jaune live?

Urubu à tête jaune is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does Urubu à tête jaune belong to?

Urubu à tête jaune (Cathartes burrovianus) belongs to the genus Cathartes, which is part of the taxonomic family Cathartidae.

Is Urubu à tête jaune endangered?

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

What kingdom does Urubu à tête jaune belong to?

Urubu à tête jaune (Cathartes burrovianus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of Urubu à tête jaune?

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