The Griffon Vulture (Gyps fulvus) is a scavenger that soars in groups over open landscapes, searching for carcasses. They nest on remote cliffs, raising one chick per pair, and communicate with grunts and hisses. Found in southern Europe, North Africa, and Asia, these vultures can live over 40 years in captivity. While many stay local, young birds often travel long distances.

#Biodiversity #GriffonVulture #CampingInPortugal #Outdoors #BirdWatching #Wildlife #Mediterranean#BirdsOfMastodon

I miss "my" crows, but I got to see up close another of my favorite birds this week. It has been a while.

#birds #vulture #GriffonVulture

RT @4Vultures: The #GriffonVulture in #Croatia faces a grave threat from electrocution on power grid pylons.

➡️Learn about the #LIFESUPport project's efforts to protect these amazing birds and ensure their survival for generations to come: https://4vultures.org/blog/protecting-griffon-vultures-from-electrocution-in-croatia/

@LIFEprogramme @BiomHr

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/LIFEprogramme/status/1654594203857428486

RT @4Vultures: 🦅🇨🇾Saving one vulture can make a difference for a local population on the brink of extinction. A recent rescue mission of a trapped #GriffonVulture in #Cyprus highlights the power of human intervention.

➡️Read the story: https://4vultures.org/blog/gps-monitoring-and-rescue-operation-saves-the-life-of-a-trapped-griffon-vulture-in-cyprus/

📷 Silvio A. Rusmigo

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/LIFEprogramme/status/1641431969530810370

RT @4Vultures: 🦅🇨🇾The #GriffonVulture population in #Cyprus is getting a boost with the arrival of 14 birds donated by @Junta_Ex, #Spain.

➡️Read about their journey and how they will help save the critically endangered local population: https://4vultures.org/blog/14-spanish-griffon-vultures-arrive-in-cyprus-to-help-save-the-critically-endangered-local-population/ #LIFEwithVultures

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/LIFEprogramme/status/1632820313145630720

RT @4Vultures: 🦅🦅The #GriffonVulture population in #Sardinia has two new additions!

The vultures that originate from captivity are now adapting to their new life in the wild.

➡️Read their story: https://4vultures.org/blog/two-captive-bred-griffon-vultures-from-holland-released-in-sardinia/

📷Mauro Sanna

#birds #vultures #conservation #LifeSafeforVultures

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/LIFEprogramme/status/1612507418063212544

thirsty griffon vulture...

#parched #griffonvulture #bird #thirsty #water #drinking #cupped #greece #animatedgif

thirsty griffon vulture...

#parched #griffonvulture #bird #thirsty #water #drinking #cupped #greece #animatedgif