Accipitriformes · Accipitridae
Griffon vulture
Gyps fulvus (Hablizl, 1783)
A large scavenger soaring in groups over cliffs, with a pale head and tawny plumage.
Data
- Length
- 95–110 cm
- Wingspan
- 230–265 cm
- Weight
- 6–11 kg
- Global IUCN
- Least concern (LC)
- Protection in Spain
- Special protection
Approximate measurements.
Curiosity
Spain holds the great majority of Europe's griffon vultures.
Records by month
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402,810 records in Spain
Where it has been recorded
Communities with enough GBIF records: these show observations, not breeding ranges.
Castile and LeónAndalusiaExtremaduraAragonCommunity of MadridNavarreCataloniaCastilla-La ManchaBasque CountryValencian CommunityCantabriaAsturiasLa RiojaBalearic IslandsGaliciaRegion of MurciaCeuta
In the same family
Spanish imperial eagleGolden eagleBearded vultureRed kiteEgyptian vulture