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Hooded Vulture

Necrosyrtes monachus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Accipitriformes ›Family: Accipitridae ›Genus: Necrosyrtes

About

The hooded vulture (Necrosyrtes monachus) is an Old World vulture in the order Accipitriformes, which also includes eagles, kites, buzzards and hawks. It is the only member of the genus Necrosyrtes and is native to sub-Saharan Africa. It is a scruffy-looking, small vulture with dark brown plumage, a long thin bill, bare crown, face and fore-neck, and a downy nape and hind-neck. It typically scavenges on carcasses. Although this is a common species, numbers of these...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Hooded Vulture?
The scientific name of Hooded Vulture is Necrosyrtes monachus.
What is the conservation status of Hooded Vulture?
The Hooded Vulture has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
What kingdom does Hooded Vulture belong to?
Hooded Vulture belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Hooded Vulture belong to?
Hooded Vulture belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Hooded Vulture belong to?
Hooded Vulture belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Hooded Vulture belong to?
Hooded Vulture belongs to the order Accipitriformes.
What family does Hooded Vulture belong to?
Hooded Vulture belongs to the family Accipitridae.
What genus does Hooded Vulture belong to?
Hooded Vulture belongs to the genus Necrosyrtes.