Griffon Vulture

Gyps fulvus

© 2025
Share   
1 recent observation

Brief #

White head, broad wings, white neck ruff and yellow bill.

Synonyms #

  • Buitre leonado (Spanish)
  • Voitre leonado (Galician)

Red List Status #

The Griffon Vulture is unlikely to become extinct in the near future.
Find out more about IUCN's Red List program here

Description #

Has 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.

Measurements #

Length: 0.93 - 1.22 m
Wingspan: 23 - 28 m
Weight: 6.2 - 10.5 kg