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コシジロハゲワシ (White-backed Vulture)

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 (タカ目)

Family

Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles)

Genus

Gyps

Species

Gyps africanus (コシジロハゲワシ)

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

Similar Species in Gyps

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インドハゲワシ

Gyps indicus

Critically Endangered

Critically Endangered

Slender-billed Vulture

Gyps tenuirostris

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of コシジロハゲワシ?

The scientific name of コシジロハゲワシ is Gyps africanus. It belongs to the genus Gyps.

What is the conservation status of コシジロハゲワシ?

コシジロハゲワシ (Gyps africanus) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does コシジロハゲワシ live?

コシジロハゲワシ 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 コシジロハゲワシ belong to?

コシジロハゲワシ (Gyps africanus) belongs to the genus Gyps, which is part of the taxonomic family Accipitridae.

Is コシジロハゲワシ endangered?

Yes, コシジロハゲワシ (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 コシジロハゲワシ belong to?

コシジロハゲワシ (Gyps africanus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).

What are the closest relatives of コシジロハゲワシ?

The closest relatives of コシジロハゲワシ in the genus Gyps include インドハゲワシ, ケープシロエリハゲワシ, シロエリハゲワシ, ヒマラヤハゲワシ, ベンガルハゲワシ.