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Turkey Vulture

Cathartes aura

Least Concern
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칠면조독수리(Cathartes aura)는 IUCN 적색목록에서 관심 필요 없음(LC)으로 평가됩니다. 서식 범위 내에서 널리 분포하며 개체군이 안정적으로 유지되고 있어 즉각적인 보전 우려가 없습니다.

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).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇵🇱 Poland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

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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Lesser Yellow-headed Vulture
Cathartes burrovianus
Least Concern
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Greater Yellow-headed Vulture
Cathartes melambrotus
Least Concern
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동물
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척삭동물
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수리목
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Turkey Vulture?
The scientific name of Turkey Vulture is Cathartes aura. It belongs to the genus Cathartes.
What is the conservation status of Turkey Vulture?
Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Turkey Vulture live?
Turkey Vulture 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 Turkey Vulture belong to?
Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura) belongs to the genus Cathartes, which is part of the taxonomic family Cathartidae.
Is Turkey Vulture endangered?
No, Turkey Vulture (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 Turkey Vulture belong to?
Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).
What are the closest relatives of Turkey Vulture?
The closest relatives of Turkey Vulture in the genus Cathartes include Lesser Yellow-headed Vulture, Greater Yellow-headed Vulture.

Native Range — 12 Countries

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Genus Cathartes — 3 Species

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Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura
LC
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Lesser Yellow-headed Vulture
Cathartes burrovianus
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Greater Yellow-headed Vulture
Cathartes melambrotus
LC
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