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White-backed Vulture

Gyps africanus

Taxonomy

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

About

The white-backed vulture (Gyps africanus) is an Old World vulture in the family Accipitridae, which also includes eagles, kites, buzzards and hawks. It is closely related to the European griffon vulture, G. fulvus. Sometimes it is called African white-backed vulture to distinguish it from the Oriental white-backed vulture — nowadays usually called white-rumped vulture — to which it was formerly believed to be closely related.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of White-backed Vulture?
The scientific name of White-backed Vulture is Gyps africanus.
What is the conservation status of White-backed Vulture?
The White-backed Vulture has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
What kingdom does White-backed Vulture belong to?
White-backed Vulture belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does White-backed Vulture belong to?
White-backed Vulture belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does White-backed Vulture belong to?
White-backed Vulture belongs to the class Aves.
What order does White-backed Vulture belong to?
White-backed Vulture belongs to the order Accipitriformes.
What family does White-backed Vulture belong to?
White-backed Vulture belongs to the family Accipitridae.
What genus does White-backed Vulture belong to?
White-backed Vulture belongs to the genus Gyps.