Lesser yellow-headed vulture

Cathartes burrovianus

Family: New World vulture Order: Accipitriformes Conservation: Least Concern
Lesser yellow-headed vulture

About the Lesser yellow-headed vulture

species of bird

Fun Facts About Lesser yellow-headed vulture

  • The Lesser yellow-headed vulture (Cathartes burrovianus) is a bird species found in North America.
  • This species can be observed across various North American habitats.

Conservation Status

The Lesser yellow-headed vulture is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.

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Taxonomy & Classification

OrderAccipitriformes
FamilyNew World vulture
GenusCathartes
SpeciesCathartes burrovianus

Range & Habitat

Range map of Lesser yellow-headed vulture

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Related Species

Other species in the New World vulture family: