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Griffon Vulture (Gyps fulvus)

Griffon Vulture (Gyps fulvus) is 93–122 cm long with a 2.3–2.8 m wingspan. In the nominate race the males weigh 6.2 to 10.5 kg and females typically weigh 6.5 to 10.5 kg. It is a typical Old World vulture in appearance, with a very white head, very broad wings and short tail feathers. It has a white neck ruff and yellow bill. The buff body and wing coverts contrast with the dark flight feathers.

 

 

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Uploaded on March 9, 2020
Taken on December 7, 2019