White-rumped Vulture Facts - Photos - Earth's Endangered Creatures

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White-rumped Vulture

Creature Facts

Scientific Name:

Gyps bengalensis

Other Names and/or Listed subspecies:

Asian White-backed Vulture, Oriental White-backed Vulture

Group:

Birds

Status/Date Listed as Endangered:

CR-IUCN: 2012

Area(s) Where Listed As Endangered:

Asia, Europe, Middle East

Facts Summary:
The White-rumped Vulture (Gyps bengalensis) is a species of concern belonging in the species group "birds" and found in the following area(s): Asia, Europe, Middle East. This species is also known by the following name(s): Asian White-backed Vulture, Oriental White-backed Vulture.

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White-rumped Vulture Facts Last Updated:
January 1, 2016

To Cite This Page:
Glenn, C. R. 2006. "Earth's Endangered Creatures - White-rumped Vulture Facts" (Online). Accessed 5/3/2024 at http://earthsendangered.com/profile.asp?sp=3579&ID=3.

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