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Gryphon Vulture

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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sittingblue

8:07PM | Sat, 25 February 2006

I find this shot amazing. What an exquisite capture you have made.

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inshaala

9:46PM | Sun, 26 February 2006

no comment... none needed really. ;)

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nathalie06

2:48PM | Mon, 27 February 2006

Flap flap flap.... Incredible shot ! The vultures are impressives in flight ! Often funny when they reach the ground... lol ! This shot is so neat and clear, a wonder Danny ! Thank you for all the explanations about this guy. Hugs. V

Kropot

6:43PM | Mon, 27 February 2006

Well, thats a super shot. Almost never have I see a shot like this, its like you froze him or her. Super.

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borsy

11:06PM | Wed, 01 March 2006

Excellent capture!!!!

ModestyB

11:31AM | Sun, 12 March 2006

Splendid capture :)

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