Griffon Vulture(Gyps fulvus)
1) The Griffon Vulture is considered an Old World Vulture. That means it can only be found in Europe,Africa and Asia
2)Its wingspan is 2.4-2.8 meters.
3)41 years is the longest lifespan recorded for this vulture. It was recorded in captivity
4)Bonding between male and female is often life long.
5) They nest in colonies up in rocky cliffs. A colony can consist of up to 150 pairs but usually the pairs found in each colony are about 20.
6)The vulture is mostly a scavenger, feeding off dead mammals with preference to large mammals
7)A single egg is usually laid, with about 50-52 days of incubation and the hatchling lives with its parents for three months before it leaves the nest.
8)The species can be found in a variety of ranges and habitats but they usually prefer areas of high altitude They will avoid forest areas or areas with water bodies such as lakes, wetlands and marine coastal areas.
9)Spain alone supports about three quarters of the Griffon Vulture population in Europe.
10) Despite it being listed as "Least Concern"in the IUCN, the population in certain countries is struggling. A prime example is Cyprus where only 10 birds exist in the wild. Efforts from NGO and government agencies launched a relocation program in which birds from Crete were flown over to add to the Cyprus population.
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