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紅頭美洲鷲 (Turkey Vulture)

Cathartes aura

Least Concern
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红头美洲鹫(Cathartes aura)在IUCN红色名录中被评为无危(LC)。该物种在其分布范围内广泛分布且数量丰富，种群稳定，目前没有直接的保护关切。

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).

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

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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大黃頭美洲鷲
Cathartes melambrotus
Least Concern
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小黃頭美洲鷲
Cathartes burrovianus
Least Concern
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鳥綱
Class
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鷹形目
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Cathartidae
Family
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Cathartes
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of 紅頭美洲鷲?
The scientific name of 紅頭美洲鷲 is Cathartes aura. It belongs to the genus Cathartes.
What is the conservation status of 紅頭美洲鷲?
紅頭美洲鷲 (Cathartes aura) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does 紅頭美洲鷲 live?
紅頭美洲鷲 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 紅頭美洲鷲 belong to?
紅頭美洲鷲 (Cathartes aura) belongs to the genus Cathartes, which is part of the taxonomic family Cathartidae.
Is 紅頭美洲鷲 endangered?
No, 紅頭美洲鷲 (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 紅頭美洲鷲 belong to?
紅頭美洲鷲 (Cathartes aura) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).
What are the closest relatives of 紅頭美洲鷲?
The closest relatives of 紅頭美洲鷲 in the genus Cathartes include 大黃頭美洲鷲, 小黃頭美洲鷲.

Native Range — 12 Countries

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Genus Cathartes — 3 Species

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大黃頭美洲鷲
Cathartes melambrotus
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小黃頭美洲鷲
Cathartes burrovianus
LC
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紅頭美洲鷲
Cathartes aura
LC
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