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Eurasian griffon vulture

Gyps fulvus

Eurasian griffon vulture (Gyps fulvus)Common

Photo: Markel Olano, goierritarra1 · CC BY-SA 2.0

Birdcarnivore

The griffon vulture is a large bird of prey found across Europe, Asia, and parts of Africa. Known for its soaring flight, it belongs to the Accipitridae family, which includes eagles and hawks. These vultures are often seen gliding high above open landscapes in search of food.

  • Griffon vultures are part of the Old World vulture group.
  • They primarily feed on carrion, using their keen eyesight to spot meals.
  • These birds are skilled soarers, often riding thermal currents for hours.
MountainGrasslandSavannaAfricaAsiaEurope
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At a glance

Classification
Bird
Scientific name
Gyps fulvus
Habitat
Mountain, Grassland, Savanna
Regions in this directory
Africa, Asia, Europe
Diet
carnivore
Relative size
large
IUCN Red List
Least Concern (LC)
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