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Himalayan Griffon

Gyps himalayensis

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (hayvan)
Phylum
Chordata (Kordalılar)
Class
Aves (kuş)
Order
Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles)
Family
Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles)
Genus
Gyps
Species
Gyps himalayensis (Himalayan Griffon)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ヒマラヤハゲワシ
Chinese 高山兀鷲
Spanish Buitre del Himalaya
French Vautour de l'Himalaya
German Schneegeier
Portuguese grifo-himalaio
Russian Кумай
Thai อีแร้งสีน้ำตาลหิมาลัย

Similar Species in Gyps

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Eurasian Griffon
Gyps fulvus
Not Evaluated
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Indian Vulture
Gyps indicus
Critically Endangered
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Cape Griffon
Gyps coprotheres
Vulnerable
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Rüppell's Griffon
Gyps rueppellii
Not Evaluated
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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 Himalayan Griffon?
The scientific name of Himalayan Griffon is Gyps himalayensis. It belongs to the genus Gyps.
What is the conservation status of Himalayan Griffon?
Himalayan Griffon (Gyps himalayensis) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Himalayan Griffon live?
Himalayan Griffon is found in Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Himalayan Griffon belong to?
Himalayan Griffon (Gyps himalayensis) belongs to the genus Gyps, which is part of the taxonomic family Accipitridae.
What kingdom does Himalayan Griffon belong to?
Himalayan Griffon (Gyps himalayensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).
What are the closest relatives of Himalayan Griffon?
The closest relatives of Himalayan Griffon in the genus Gyps include Eurasian Griffon, Indian Vulture, Cape Griffon, Rüppell's Griffon, Slender-billed Vulture.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Gyps — 8 Species

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Eurasian Griffon
Gyps fulvus
NE
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Himalayan Griffon
Gyps himalayensis
NT
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Indian Vulture
Gyps indicus
CR 🐾
Cape Griffon
Gyps coprotheres
VU 🐾
Rüppell's Griffon
Gyps rueppellii
NE 🐾
Slender-billed Vulture
Gyps tenuirostris
CR 🐾
White-backed Vulture
Gyps africanus
CR 🐾
White-rumped Vulture
Gyps bengalensis
CR
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