About the Slender-billed Vulture
The slender-billed vulture is an Old World vulture species native to sub-Himalayan regions and Southeast Asia. It is Critically Endangered since 2002 as the population on the Indian subcontinent has declined rapidly. As of 2021, fewer than 870 mature individuals are thought to remain.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Gyps tenuirostris |
| Species Codes | slbvul1, SBVU |
| Conservation | CR Critically Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Slender-billed Vulture belong to?
The Slender-billed Vulture (Gyps tenuirostris) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Slender-billed Vulture?
The Slender-billed Vulture is classified as "Critically Endangered" (CR) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Slender-billed Vulture?
The slender-billed vulture is an Old World vulture species native to sub-Himalayan regions and Southeast Asia. It is Critically Endangered since 2002 as the population on the Indian subcontinent has declined rapidly. As of 2021, fewer than 870 mature individuals are thought to remain....
Where can I report a Slender-billed Vulture sighting?
You can log sightings of Slender-billed Vulture on eBird (ebird.org) using species code slbvul1, or on iNaturalist.
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