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Urubu à tête rouge

Cathartes aura

Least Concern

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Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura) 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.

Widely distributed across Europe (8 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles)

Species

Cathartes aura (Urubu à tête rouge)

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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Grand Urubu

Cathartes melambrotus

Least Concern

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Urubu à tête jaune

Cathartes burrovianus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Urubu à tête rouge?

The scientific name of Urubu à tête rouge is Cathartes aura. It belongs to the genus Cathartes.

What is the conservation status of Urubu à tête rouge?

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

Where does Urubu à tête rouge live?

Urubu à tête rouge 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 Urubu à tête rouge belong to?

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

Is Urubu à tête rouge endangered?

No, Urubu à tête rouge (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 Urubu à tête rouge belong to?

Urubu à tête rouge (Cathartes aura) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of Urubu à tête rouge?

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