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White-rumped Vulture

Gyps bengalensis

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 Belgium, France, Netherlands, Norway, and United Kingdom. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles)

Family

Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles)

Genus

Gyps

Species

Gyps bengalensis (White-rumped Vulture)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ベンガルハゲワシ

Chinese 白背兀鹫

Spanish Buitre dorsiblanco bengalí

French Vautour chaugoun

German Bengalengeier

Portuguese grifo-de-bengala

Russian Бенгальский сип

Thai อีแร้งเทาหลังขาว

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Slender-billed Vulture

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of White-rumped Vulture?

The scientific name of White-rumped Vulture is Gyps bengalensis. It belongs to the genus Gyps.

What is the conservation status of White-rumped Vulture?

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

Where does White-rumped Vulture live?

White-rumped Vulture is found in Distributed across Belgium, France, Netherlands, 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 Belgium, France, Netherlands, Norway, United Kingdom.

What family does White-rumped Vulture belong to?

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

Is White-rumped Vulture endangered?

Yes, White-rumped Vulture (Gyps bengalensis) 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-rumped Vulture belong to?

White-rumped Vulture (Gyps bengalensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of White-rumped Vulture?

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