About the White-headed Vulture
The white-headed vulture is an Old World vulture endemic to Africa. Populations have been declining steeply in recent years due to habitat degradation and poisoning of vultures at carcasses. An extinct relative was also present in the Indonesian island of Flores during the Late Pleistocene, indicating that the genus was more widespread in the past.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Trigonoceps occipitalis |
| Species Codes | whhvul1, WHVU |
| Conservation | CR Critically Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-headed Vulture belong to?
The White-headed Vulture (Trigonoceps occipitalis) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
What is the conservation status of the White-headed Vulture?
The White-headed Vulture is classified as "Critically Endangered" (CR) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the White-headed Vulture?
The white-headed vulture is an Old World vulture endemic to Africa. Populations have been declining steeply in recent years due to habitat degradation and poisoning of vultures at carcasses. An extinct relative was also present in the Indonesian island of Flores during the Late Pleistocene, indicati...
Where can I report a White-headed Vulture sighting?
You can log sightings of White-headed Vulture on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whhvul1, or on iNaturalist.
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