About the Lappet-faced Vulture
The lappet-faced vulture or Nubian vulture is an Old World vulture belonging to the bird order Accipitriformes, which also includes eagles, kites, buzzards and hawks. It is the only extant member of the genus Torgos. It is not closely related to the superficially similar New World vultures, and does not share the good sense of smell of some members of that family of birds.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Torgos tracheliotos |
| Species Codes | lafvul1, LFVU |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Lappet-faced Vulture belong to?
The Lappet-faced Vulture (Torgos tracheliotos) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Lappet-faced Vulture?
The Lappet-faced Vulture is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Lappet-faced Vulture?
The lappet-faced vulture or Nubian vulture is an Old World vulture belonging to the bird order Accipitriformes, which also includes eagles, kites, buzzards and hawks. It is the only extant member of the genus Torgos. It is not closely related to the superficially similar New World vultures, and doe...
Where can I report a Lappet-faced Vulture sighting?
You can log sightings of Lappet-faced Vulture on eBird (ebird.org) using species code lafvul1, or on iNaturalist.
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