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urubu-da-mata

Cathartes melambrotus

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of urubu-da-mata?
The scientific name of urubu-da-mata is Cathartes melambrotus. It belongs to the genus Cathartes.
What is the conservation status of urubu-da-mata?
urubu-da-mata (Cathartes melambrotus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does urubu-da-mata live?
urubu-da-mata is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.
What family does urubu-da-mata belong to?
urubu-da-mata (Cathartes melambrotus) belongs to the genus Cathartes, which is part of the taxonomic family Cathartidae.
Is urubu-da-mata endangered?
No, urubu-da-mata (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 urubu-da-mata belong to?
urubu-da-mata (Cathartes melambrotus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of urubu-da-mata?
The closest relatives of urubu-da-mata in the genus Cathartes include urubu-de-cabeça-amarela, urubu-de-cabeça-vermelha.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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