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Gyps fulvus
The Griffon Vulture (Gyps fulvus) is a large Old World vulture in the bird of prey family Accipitridae. The Griffon Vulture is 93–110 cm (37–43 in) long with a 230–280 cm (91–111 in) wingspan; it weighs between 6 and 13 kg (13.2 and 29 lb). Hatched naked, it is a typical Old World vulture in appearance, with 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.
Allwetterzoo, Münster, Germany
Spotted on Oct 16, 2007
Submitted on Sep 14, 2011
4 Comments
but still very good close up
it looks scary to me cause of what voltures do to left over food
Very nice portrait
That's a serious looking bird....super portrait!