griffon vulture

• Ave rapaz carroñera de gran tamaño del Viejo Mundo (Gyps fulvus), propia de zonas montañosas del sur de Europa, norte de África y Asia, con plumaje pardo claro, cabeza y cuello blancos y comportamiento necrófago.

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.

   Buitre leonado

   • 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.