Griffon vulture

Griffon vulture
Gyps fulvus / Griffon vulture

Griffon vulture

Habitat: Open landscapes such as mountains, plateaus, savannahs and semi-deserts
Continent: Europe
Food: Carrion of medium to large mammals
Gestation/breeding period: 50 - 58 days
Mode of life: monogamous colony breeders
Class: Birds
Order: Accipitriformes

Key facts

~ 2.60 m
Wingspan

~ 10 kg
weight

~ 40 years
age

How endangered are Griffon vultures?

by IUCN (Red List of Threatened Species)

Not evaluated
Data deficient
Least concern Least concern
Near threatened
Vulnerable
Endangered
Critically endangered
Extinct in the wild
Extinct

Did you know?

The clutch consists of only one egg. The young are supplied with food alternately by both parents.

Griffon vulture