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Griffon vulture

The griffon vulture is 93–122 cm (37–48 in) long with a 2.3–2.8 m (7.5–9.2 ft) wingspan. Hatched naked, it is a typical Old World vulture in appearance,...
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The griffon vulture is 93–122 cm (37–48 in) long with a 2.3–2.8 m (7.5–9.2 ft) wingspan. 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.
In Switzerland, there is a population of several dozen birds.
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3 Comments |
mhairi10 PRO+
 
mhairi10 February 11, 2015
love the lighting in this shot, well done
jozi1 Platinum
 
jozi1 June 10, 2015
Nice shot:)
SabineRoediger
SabineRoediger June 10, 2015
thanks! :)
dizzybint
 
dizzybint June 10, 2015
Nice one and welcome to viewbug.
SabineRoediger
SabineRoediger June 10, 2015
thank you, dizzybint!
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