American black vulture

Coragyps atratus

Family: New World vulture Order: Accipitriformes Conservation: Least Concern
American black vulture

About the American black vulture

species of bird

Fun Facts About American black vulture

  • The American black vulture (Coragyps atratus) is a bird species found in North America.
  • This species can be observed across various North American habitats.

Conservation Status

The American black 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
GenusCoragyps
SpeciesCoragyps atratus

Range & Habitat

Range map of American black vulture

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Related Species

Other species in the New World vulture family: