Gryphon Vulture by danob

Photography • Creatures • posted on Feb 21, 2006

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Description

The Gryphon or Griffon Vulture is one of the largest raptors and has a distinctive silhouette with a bulky, barrel-shaped body underslung from the wings which are held in a very shallow V when soaring and with the "fingers" widely spread. The head is small and pale and the tail is short. Both upperparts and underparts are bicoloured with a lighter leading edge. They live in a variety of open country habitats but require cliffs and thermals for their soaring flight. They are only seen in flight once the day has warmed sufficiently to give them some uplift. They feed on carrion and cooperate in the search for food which, when found, rapidly attracts large groups of Griffon Vultures. They nest in colonies on ledges or shallow caves in mountains They are widely spread from Europe to Asia, and not endangered. The Egyptians revered them and were known at Phaoroahs chickens!! Thanks for taking time to look and any comments

Comments (36)

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sharky_

12:40PM | Tue, 21 February 2006

This bird is flying with authority with an intense expression. Excellent flying capture. Aloha

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RodolfoCiminelli

12:43PM | Tue, 21 February 2006

A wonderful and very impressive shot my friend....!!! Splendid detail......!!! V

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LostPatrol

12:50PM | Tue, 21 February 2006

Excellent capture Dan, perfect timing and wonderful detail, but please can you stop shooting these lovely birds agenised blue sky, your making me jealous lol

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zaberc

1:06PM | Tue, 21 February 2006

Impressive !!!!! Cool !!

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WiserAngel

1:10PM | Tue, 21 February 2006

An amazing bird. You have captured every detail of its beauty.

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YohannR

1:15PM | Tue, 21 February 2006

Very impressive capture...!!!!!!!! V

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Zacko

1:23PM | Tue, 21 February 2006

IN EUROPE EVEN??? Not in this part of europe though...sigh...thats for sure. If im lucky ill spot a sparrow or a crow at best, lol. What an amazing shot once again. You sure take some breathtaking bird-photos. Beautiful blue sky as well...although i dont think you should take credit for that, lol. Have a great evening. #:O)

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Nath06

1:45PM | Tue, 21 February 2006

Perfect capture!!! Bravo :)

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kimariehere

1:46PM | Tue, 21 February 2006

what an amazing shot!!! i love how his back hunches over like. my friend ran into onw with his front car window smashed it in good she felt bad for the bird.. beautiful incredible capture !!

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Punaguy

2:16PM | Tue, 21 February 2006

Yeah Danny, nice capture..great lighting and tack sharp detail..I haven't seen this one yet tho- have seen the turkey vultures...great job on this! Aloha!

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redchilicat

2:17PM | Tue, 21 February 2006

Beautiful capture! Funny how they keep that head hung low even when they are flying.

vlaaitje

2:28PM | Tue, 21 February 2006

Give me wings, so that I can fly, to a silence place without sorrows.....give me wings, and freedom, and on the end a warm embrace....gorgeous work Danny...love the light in its wings.....such a strong face and so beautiful against the blue sky.....

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1010

2:32PM | Tue, 21 February 2006

Ahhhh, just awesome.........

BorisB

2:50PM | Tue, 21 February 2006

What an excellent capture, really GREAT ! ! !

Tamela.J.

3:03PM | Tue, 21 February 2006

WOW Theres one of our feathered friends & my heavens its a fabntastic shot!!! OUTSTANDING!!!

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Blush

3:09PM | Tue, 21 February 2006

So beautiful impressive and majestic Excellent capture my friend Vote n hugs Susan~

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Onslow

4:17PM | Tue, 21 February 2006

Happy looking bird looks like it flew into a wall - great capture though :)

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SophiaDeer

6:25PM | Tue, 21 February 2006

Excellent capture! I love the shape of his wings.

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MaydaMason

12:53AM | Wed, 22 February 2006

i'm always impressed to see at this impressive (and not easy) captures! congrats

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WandM

3:08AM | Wed, 22 February 2006

Majestic. Super.

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GOLDILOCKSUK

4:57AM | Wed, 22 February 2006

Yes you can see the likeness to a gryphon in his face. Excellent photography a great closeup V Cathy xoxoxo

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pjaj

6:15AM | Wed, 22 February 2006

Beautiful work of art!! Excellent job Danny!!

nhirschberger

7:19AM | Wed, 22 February 2006

What a gorgeous capture ! Fantastic colors and details ! Thanks for sharing ! Excellent work !!! V

ana-maria

7:41AM | Wed, 22 February 2006

Excellent capture. Fantastic details. Looks very impressive!!!

Chimeric_Imager

9:49AM | Wed, 22 February 2006

greaaaat action stopper photo work.

soulofharmony

2:48PM | Wed, 22 February 2006

with simon.. awesome danny...:)))

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jcv2

5:46PM | Wed, 22 February 2006

A very impressive vulture, and once circling above you you're sure there's waiting some suffering prey that will be payed a visit of this giant bird! Excellent work, Danny! :)

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