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Turkey Vulture

Cathartes aura

Least Concern

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Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

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).

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles)

Species

Cathartes aura (Turkey Vulture)

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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Greater Yellow-headed Vulture

Cathartes melambrotus

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 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 (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Turkey Vulture?

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