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griffon vulture

/ˈɡrɪfən ˈvʌltʃər/

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/ˈɡrɪfən ˈvʌltʃər/C1formalscientific
  • ruКрупный вид грифов Старого Света (Gyps fulvus), обитающий в горных регионах Южной Европы, Северной Африки и Азии, известный своим бледно-коричневым оперением, белой головой и шеей, а также падальщическим поведением.

A large Old World vulture species (Gyps fulvus) found in mountainous regions of southern Europe, North Africa, and Asia, known for its pale brown plumage, white head and neck, and scavenging behavior.

  1. Large bird of preyC1formal

    A large Old World vulture species (Gyps fulvus) with a pale brown body, white head and neck, and a distinctive ruff of feathers.

    ruКрупная хищная птица

    • The griffon vulture soared high above the mountain peaks.
    • Griffon vultures are often seen feeding on carcasses in groups.
    • Conservation efforts have helped increase the griffon vulture population in Europe.