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Vautour chaugoun

Gyps bengalensis

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

🇳🇴 Norway 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles)

Family

Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles)

Genus

Gyps

Species

Gyps bengalensis (Vautour chaugoun)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ベンガルハゲワシ

Chinese 白背兀鹫

Spanish Buitre dorsiblanco bengalí

French Vautour chaugoun

German Bengalengeier

Portuguese grifo-de-bengala

Russian Бенгальский сип

Thai อีแร้งเทาหลังขาว

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Vautour africain

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Vautour chaugoun?

The scientific name of Vautour chaugoun is Gyps bengalensis. It belongs to the genus Gyps.

What is the conservation status of Vautour chaugoun?

Vautour chaugoun (Gyps bengalensis) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Vautour chaugoun live?

Vautour chaugoun is found in Distributed across Belgium, France, Netherlands, 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 Belgium, France, Netherlands, Norway, United Kingdom.

What family does Vautour chaugoun belong to?

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

Is Vautour chaugoun endangered?

Yes, Vautour chaugoun (Gyps bengalensis) 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 chaugoun belong to?

Vautour chaugoun (Gyps bengalensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of Vautour chaugoun?

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