Lesser Yellow-headed Vulture

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Lesser Yellow-headed Vulture (<em>Cathartes burrovianus</em>) is a species of New World Vultures (<em>Cathartidae</em>) in the order Hawks, Eagles and Allies.

Overview

Lesser Yellow-headed Vulture (Cathartes burrovianus) is a species of New World Vultures (Cathartidae) in the order Hawks, Eagles and Allies.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Cathartes; binomial: Cathartes burrovianus; authority: Cassin, 1845.

Distribution

Breeding range: Middle America and South America.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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