Griffon vulture (Gyps fulvus).

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Griffon vulture (Gyps fulvus). Griffon vultures are scavenger birds with a wingspan of between 230 and 265 centimetres. They are native to mountainous areas of the Mediterranean, Africa and Asia, and feed mainly on the carcasses of large mammals. Photographed in Israel at the Carmel Mountains Hai Bar wildlife sanctuary and breeding centre. These vultures are a breeding nucleus some will soon be released back to the wild. Caretakers measure and weigh the bird before ringing and releasing

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Location: Israel Carmel Mountain Hai-Bar wildlife sanctuary
Photo credit: © Shay Levy / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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