Indian vulture (Gyps indicus)
Facts
| Previously known as: | Vultur indicus |
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| Kingdom | Animalia |
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| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Falconiformes |
| Family | Accipitridae |
| Genus | Gyps (1) |
| Size | Length: 92 cm (2) |
Status
The Indian vulture is classified as Critically Endangered (CR) on the IUCN Red List 2007 (1) and is listed on Appendix II of CITES (3). It is also listed on Appendix II of the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS or Bonn Convention) (4) and on Appendix II of the Berne Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (5).
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