Eurasian Griffon
About the Eurasian Griffon
Also known as: Common Griffon, White-headed Griffon Vulture, Griffon Vulture, Eurasian Griffon Vulture, European Griffon
The Griffon Vulture is a large species of Old World vulture that lives across parts of Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. They are also known as Eurasian Griffons.
Like other vulture species, the Griffon Vulture is a scavenger, dining primarily on carrion. They may also prey upon injured or weakened mammals including domestic sheep.
The Griffon Vulture population is relatively stable, with European populations increasing in places like France and Italy, where conservationists are working to re-introduce the species.
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Details & Statistics
Added to Birdorable
Hatched August 24, 2012
Scientific Name
Gyps fulvus
Bird Family
Measurements
Length:
3.1 to 4 feet
(0.9 to 1.2 meters)
Wingspan:
7.5 to 9.2 feet
(2.3 to 2.8 meters)
Weight:
10 to 30 pounds
(4.5 to 13.6 kilos)
International Names
Chinese
西域兀赞
Czech
sup bělohlavý
Danish
Gåsegrib
Dutch
Vale Gier
Finnish
hanhikorppikotka
French
Vautour fauve
German
Gänsegeier
Italian
Grifone
Japanese
ケアプシロエリハゲワシ [shiroerihagewashi]
Norwegian
Gåsegribb
Polish
sęp płowy
Russian
Белоголовый сип
Spanish
Buitre Leonado
Swedish
Gåsgam