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I would say this guy is the equivalent of a young teenager in the Vulture world ... Looks magnificent don't you think?

The Griffon Vulture (Gyps fulvus) is an Old World vulture in the bird of prey family Accipitridae.

The Griffon Vulture is 95-110 cm (37-43 in) long with a 230-265 cm (91-105 in) wingspan, and it weighs between 6 and 13 kg (13.2 and 29 lb). It is a typical Old World vulture in appearance, with a white bald head, very broad wings and a short tail. It has a white neck ruff and yellow bill. The buff body and wing coverts contrast with the dark flight feathers.

Like other vultures it is a scavenger, feeding mostly from carcasses of dead animals which it finds by soaring over open areas, often moving in flocks. It grunts and hisses at roosts or when feeding on carrion.

It breeds on crags in mountains in southern Europe, north Africa, and Asia, laying one egg. Griffon Vultures may form loose colonies. The population is mostly resident.

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:iconamhaley:
very nice :)

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:iconmohaganbev:
I don't think I have ever seen a vuture that was beutiful before! His head looks more like an eagle then a vulture, but wow.... great photo!
:iconosoit:
beautiful. vultures are magnificant creatures. This picture makes me want to post one of my vulture pics, though i don't think it will be as good as this is. stunning.
:iconmym8rick:
Post it ... I would truly like to see it ... and thank you for your thoughts.:wave:

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He's only a youngster ... probably at there most handsome at that stage ha ha ha (He is a beauty though)...Cheers.:=)

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Thanks .. Appreciated.:=)

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:iconyabbles:
wwwwwwoooooooooooooowwwwwww

that is so friggin cool........ makes me wanna TAKE DOWN my vulture pics in shame for even TRYIN!!!!

wwwwwwooooooooooooowwwwwwww
(i said that out loud for real a couple times :))

so beautiful... dude, id let him eat my leg if it meant i could get a closer look....

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:iconosoit:
how do you get so close and get such a great shot? i have nothing like yours, because it's the best i've seen!

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