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白背兀鷲 (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 (鷹形目)

Family

Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles)

Genus

Gyps

Species

Gyps africanus (白背兀鷲)

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

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白背兀鹫

Gyps bengalensis

Critically Endangered

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細嘴兀鷲

Gyps tenuirostris

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of 白背兀鷲?

The scientific name of 白背兀鷲 is Gyps africanus. It belongs to the genus Gyps.

What is the conservation status of 白背兀鷲?

白背兀鷲 (Gyps africanus) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does 白背兀鷲 live?

白背兀鷲 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 白背兀鷲 belong to?

白背兀鷲 (Gyps africanus) belongs to the genus Gyps, which is part of the taxonomic family Accipitridae.

Is 白背兀鷲 endangered?

Yes, 白背兀鷲 (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 白背兀鷲 belong to?

白背兀鷲 (Gyps africanus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).

What are the closest relatives of 白背兀鷲?

The closest relatives of 白背兀鷲 in the genus Gyps include 兀鷲, 南非兀鹫, 印度兀鹫, 白背兀鹫, 細嘴兀鷲.