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Indian Vulture

Gyps indicus

Critically Endangered

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles)

Family

Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles)

Genus

Gyps

Species

Gyps indicus (Indian Vulture)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese インドハゲワシ

Chinese 印度兀鹫

Spanish Buitre indio

French Vautour indien

German Indiengeier

Portuguese grifo-de-bico-comprido

Russian Индийский сип

Similar Species in Gyps

Slender-billed Vulture

Gyps tenuirostris

Critically Endangered

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White-backed Vulture

Gyps africanus

Critically Endangered

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White-rumped Vulture

Gyps bengalensis

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Indian Vulture?

The scientific name of Indian Vulture is Gyps indicus. It belongs to the genus Gyps.

What is the conservation status of Indian Vulture?

Indian Vulture (Gyps indicus) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Indian Vulture live?

Indian Vulture is found in Found in Norway. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Norway.

What family does Indian Vulture belong to?

Indian Vulture (Gyps indicus) belongs to the genus Gyps, which is part of the taxonomic family Accipitridae.

Is Indian Vulture endangered?

Yes, Indian Vulture (Gyps indicus) 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 Indian Vulture belong to?

Indian Vulture (Gyps indicus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Indian Vulture?

The closest relatives of Indian Vulture in the genus Gyps include Cape Griffon, Eurasian Griffon, Himalayan Griffon, Rüppell's Griffon, Slender-billed Vulture.