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白背兀鹫 (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.

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

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Accipitriformes (鷹形目)

Family

Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles)

Genus

Gyps

Species

Gyps bengalensis (白背兀鹫)

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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白背兀鷲

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細嘴兀鷲

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Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of 白背兀鹫?

The scientific name of 白背兀鹫 is Gyps bengalensis. It belongs to the genus Gyps.

What is the conservation status of 白背兀鹫?

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

Where does 白背兀鹫 live?

白背兀鹫 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 白背兀鹫 belong to?

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

Is 白背兀鹫 endangered?

Yes, 白背兀鹫 (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 白背兀鹫 belong to?

白背兀鹫 (Gyps bengalensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).

What are the closest relatives of 白背兀鹫?

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