Greater Yellow-headed Vulture

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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Turkey Vulture

Cathartes aura

Least Concern

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Lesser Yellow-headed Vulture

Cathartes burrovianus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Greater Yellow-headed Vulture?

The scientific name of Greater Yellow-headed Vulture is Cathartes melambrotus. It belongs to the genus Cathartes.

What is the conservation status of Greater Yellow-headed Vulture?

Greater Yellow-headed Vulture (Cathartes melambrotus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Greater Yellow-headed Vulture live?

Greater Yellow-headed Vulture is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does Greater Yellow-headed Vulture belong to?

Greater Yellow-headed Vulture (Cathartes melambrotus) belongs to the genus Cathartes, which is part of the taxonomic family Cathartidae.

Is Greater Yellow-headed Vulture endangered?

No, Greater Yellow-headed Vulture (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 Greater Yellow-headed Vulture belong to?

Greater Yellow-headed Vulture (Cathartes melambrotus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (प्राणी).

What are the closest relatives of Greater Yellow-headed Vulture?

The closest relatives of Greater Yellow-headed Vulture in the genus Cathartes include Turkey Vulture, Lesser Yellow-headed Vulture.