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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 (Hawks & Eagles)

Family

Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles)

Genus

Gyps

Species

Gyps africanus (White-backed Vulture)

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

Critically Endangered

Slender-billed Vulture

Gyps tenuirostris

Critically Endangered

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Gyps bengalensis

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of White-backed Vulture?

The scientific name of White-backed Vulture is Gyps africanus. It belongs to the genus Gyps.

What is the conservation status of White-backed Vulture?

White-backed Vulture (Gyps africanus) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does White-backed Vulture live?

White-backed Vulture 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 White-backed Vulture belong to?

White-backed Vulture (Gyps africanus) belongs to the genus Gyps, which is part of the taxonomic family Accipitridae.

Is White-backed Vulture endangered?

Yes, White-backed Vulture (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 White-backed Vulture belong to?

White-backed Vulture (Gyps africanus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of White-backed Vulture?

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