Griffin Vulture or John Griffin Vulture (Gyps fulvus)

Griffin Vulture or John Griffin Vulture (Gyps fulvus)

* Family: Accipitridae,

* Genus: Gyps,

* Species: G. fulvus,

* Class: Aves,

* Order: Falconiformes,

* Type: Bird,

* Diet: Carnivore,

* Average lifespan in the wild: Up to 40-50 years,

* Size: 93110 cm (3743 in) long with a 230269 cm (91106 in) wingspan,

* Weight: 6 and 13 kg (13.2 and 29 lb),

** The Griffin Vulture or John Griffin Vulture (Gyps fulvus) is a large Old World vulture in the bird of prey family Accipitridae.

More info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Griffon_Vulture

or http://www.birdcheck.co.uk/main/previewpages/previewpage131.htm

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amazing animals!