About the Rüppell's Griffon
Rüppell's vulture, also called Rüppell's griffon vulture or Rüppell's griffon, a species of vulture named after Eduard Rüppell, is a large, resident bird of prey, mainly native to the Sahel region and East Africa. It is considered to be the highest-flying bird, with confirmed evidence of a flight at an altitude of 11,300 m (37,000 ft), where the average temperature is about −56 °C (−69 °F). The former population of 22,000 individuals has been decreasing due to loss of habitat, incidental poisoning, and other factors. It is therefore listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Gyps rueppelli |
| Species Codes | ruegri1, RUGR, RÜVU, RUVU, RÜGR |
| Conservation | CR Critically Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rüppell's Griffon belong to?
The Rüppell's Griffon (Gyps rueppelli) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Rüppell's Griffon?
The Rüppell's Griffon is classified as "Critically Endangered" (CR) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Rüppell's Griffon?
Rüppell's vulture, also called Rüppell's griffon vulture or Rüppell's griffon, a species of vulture named after Eduard Rüppell, is a large, resident bird of prey, mainly native to the Sahel region and East Africa. It is considered to be the highest-flying bird, with confirmed evidence of a flight at...
Where can I report a Rüppell's Griffon sighting?
You can log sightings of Rüppell's Griffon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ruegri1, or on iNaturalist.
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