Greater Yellow-headed Vulture

Cathartes melambrotus · Species of bird
Order
Cathartiformes
Codes
gyhvul1, GYHV

About the Greater Yellow-headed Vulture

The greater yellow-headed vulture, also known as the forest vulture, is a species of bird in the New World vulture family Cathartidae. It was considered to be the same species as the lesser yellow-headed vulture until they were split in 1964. It is found in South America in tropical moist lowland forests. It is a fairly large bird, with a wingspan of 166–178 cm (65–70 in), a weight of 1.65 kilograms (3.6 lb) and a body length of 64–75 cm (25–30 in). The body plumage is black, and the head and neck, which are featherless, range in color from deep yellow to pale orange. It lacks a syrinx, and its vocalizations are therefore limited to grunts or low hisses.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderCathartiformes
FamilyNew World Vultures (Cathartidae)
SpeciesCathartes melambrotus
Species Codesgyhvul1, GYHV

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Greater Yellow-headed Vulture belong to?

The Greater Yellow-headed Vulture (Cathartes melambrotus) belongs to the New World Vultures family (Cathartidae), in the order Cathartiformes.

How can I identify the Greater Yellow-headed Vulture?

The greater yellow-headed vulture, also known as the forest vulture, is a species of bird in the New World vulture family Cathartidae. It was considered to be the same species as the lesser yellow-headed vulture until they were split in 1964. It is found in South America in tropical moist lowland fo...

Where can I report a Greater Yellow-headed Vulture sighting?

You can log sightings of Greater Yellow-headed Vulture on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gyhvul1, or on iNaturalist.