About the Cape Griffon
The Cape vulture, also known as Cape griffon and Kolbe's vulture, is an Old World vulture in the family Accipitridae. It is endemic to southern Africa, and lives mainly in South Africa, Lesotho, Botswana, and in some parts of northern Namibia. It nests on cliffs and lays one egg per year. In 2015, it had been classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, but was down-listed to Vulnerable in 2021 as some populations increased and have been stable since about 2016.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Gyps coprotheres |
| Species Codes | capgri1, CAVU, CAGR |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Cape Griffon belong to?
The Cape Griffon (Gyps coprotheres) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Cape Griffon?
The Cape Griffon is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Cape Griffon?
The Cape vulture, also known as Cape griffon and Kolbe's vulture, is an Old World vulture in the family Accipitridae. It is endemic to southern Africa, and lives mainly in South Africa, Lesotho, Botswana, and in some parts of northern Namibia. It nests on cliffs and lays one egg per year. In 2015, i...
Where can I report a Cape Griffon sighting?
You can log sightings of Cape Griffon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code capgri1, or on iNaturalist.
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