About the Eurasian Griffon
The Eurasian griffon vulture is a large Old World vulture in the bird of prey family Accipitridae. It is also known as the Eurasian griffon or griffon vulture, although the latter term is sometimes used for the genus Gyps as a whole.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Gyps fulvus |
| Species Codes | eurgri1, EGVU, EUGR, GRVU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Eurasian Griffon belong to?
The Eurasian Griffon (Gyps fulvus) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the Eurasian Griffon?
The Eurasian griffon vulture is a large Old World vulture in the bird of prey family Accipitridae. It is also known as the Eurasian griffon or griffon vulture, although the latter term is sometimes used for the genus Gyps as a whole....
Where can I report a Eurasian Griffon sighting?
You can log sightings of Eurasian Griffon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code eurgri1, or on iNaturalist.
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