Griffon Vulture

Gyps fulvus

The Griffon Vulture is a large Old World vulture with a wingspan of up to 2.8 meters. It has a white head, neck, and underparts, with a brown body and wings. This scavenger plays a crucial role in the ecosystem by feeding on carrion, helping to prevent the spread of disease. Griffon Vultures are social birds, often gathering in large groups at carcasses. They inhabit mountainous areas, cliffs, and open countryside, and are known for their impressive soaring abilities. Unfortunately, the species faces threats from habitat loss, poisoning, and collisions with power lines.

Habitat: Mountainous areas, cliffs, open countryside

Griffon Vulture
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Tours where you can spot this bird

Short Northern Burgos Birding Stay - 2 Days
Short Northern Burgos Birding Stay - 2 Days
Spain / Burgos Group tour 2 days | 0h

Two-day, one-night birding break with a guided 4x4 route through Alto Ebro canyons, plateaux, northern woodland and the Ebro Reservoir....

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Birds and Gastronomy in Northern Burgos - 3 Days
Birds and Gastronomy in Northern Burgos - 3 Days
Spain / Burgos Group tour 3 days | 0h

Three-day Alto Ebro birding stay combining canyon, woodland and reservoir routes with northern Burgos food and regional wines....

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Birds and Wine in Northern Burgos - 3 Days
Birds and Wine in Northern Burgos - 3 Days
Spain / Burgos Group tour 3 days | 0h

Three-day northern Burgos birding stay pairing Alto Ebro landscapes and reservoir birding with selected regional wines....

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Hiking and Birding in Northern Burgos - 6 Days
Hiking and Birding in Northern Burgos - 6 Days
Spain / Burgos Group tour 6 days | 0h

Six-day stay combining guided birding by 4x4 with walks through the Ebro Canyon, Orbaneja del Castillo and northern Burgos habitats....

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Northern Burgos Birding Tour - 5 Days
Northern Burgos Birding Tour - 5 Days
Spain / Burgos Group tour 5 days | 0h

Five-day small-group birding stay exploring the Alto Ebro canyons, northern forests, the Ebro Reservoir and Burgos cereal plains....

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Private Valencia Bird Photography Hide Day Trip
Private Valencia Bird Photography Hide Day Trip
Spain / Valencia Private tour 1 day | 0h

A private guided bird photography hide day within reach of Valencia, with hide choice tailored to the target species and season....

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Private Eastern Spain Multi-Day Birding Holiday
Private Eastern Spain Multi-Day Birding Holiday
Spain / Valencia Private tour 4 days | 0h

A bespoke private birding holiday in eastern Spain linking wetlands, mountains, steppe habitats and the coast....

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Private Three-Day Xativa Mountains Steppe and Wetlands Birding Break
Private Three-Day Xativa Mountains Steppe and Wetlands Birding Break
Spain / Xativa Private tour 3 days | 0h

A private three-day break from Xativa combining mountain birding, cereal plains and Alicante wetlands....

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Bespoke Iberian Birding, Wildlife and Back-Roads Tour
Bespoke Iberian Birding, Wildlife and Back-Roads Tour
Spain Private tour 0h

A private, tailor-made Spain or Portugal journey combining birdwatching and wildlife stops with quiet roads, mountain scenery, villages, reg...

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