Rüppell's Vulture

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Rüppell's Vulture (<em>Gyps rueppelli</em>) is a species of Kites, Hawks, Eagles (<em>Accipitridae</em>) in the order Hawks, Eagles and Allies.

Overview

Rüppell's Vulture (Gyps rueppelli) is a species of Kites, Hawks, Eagles (Accipitridae) in the order Hawks, Eagles and Allies.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Gyps; binomial: Gyps rueppelli; authority: (Brehm, AE, 1852).

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Original description had two different spellings; H&M 4 action as first reviser (H&M 4:239).

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