1,139 observationsCritically Endangered
White-headed Vulture
Trigonoceps occipitalis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Aves βΊOrder: Accipitriformes βΊFamily: Accipitridae βΊGenus: Trigonoceps
About
The white-headed vulture (Trigonoceps occipitalis) 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of White-headed Vulture is Trigonoceps occipitalis.
- The White-headed Vulture has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
- White-headed Vulture belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- White-headed Vulture belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- White-headed Vulture belongs to the class Aves.
- White-headed Vulture belongs to the order Accipitriformes.
- White-headed Vulture belongs to the family Accipitridae.
- White-headed Vulture belongs to the genus Trigonoceps.