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Vautour africain

Gyps africanus

Critically Endangered

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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 (Vautour africain)

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

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Vautour à long bec

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Vautour africain?

The scientific name of Vautour africain is Gyps africanus. It belongs to the genus Gyps.

What is the conservation status of Vautour africain?

Vautour africain (Gyps africanus) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Vautour africain live?

Vautour africain 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 Vautour africain belong to?

Vautour africain (Gyps africanus) belongs to the genus Gyps, which is part of the taxonomic family Accipitridae.

Is Vautour africain endangered?

Yes, Vautour africain (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 Vautour africain belong to?

Vautour africain (Gyps africanus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of Vautour africain?

The closest relatives of Vautour africain in the genus Gyps include Vautour à long bec, Vautour chassefiente, Vautour chaugoun, Vautour de l'Himalaya, Vautour de Rüppell.