Griffon Vulture
- Persian name karkas
- English name Griffon Vulture
- Scientific name Gyps Fulvus
- Family Accipitridae
- Morphology Body length:105 cm. This large heavy bird has broad wings and an impressive creamy-white ruff, which matches the color of the head and neck. The body and upper-wing plumage of the griffon is pale brown, contrasting beautifully with the dark flight feathers on the rest of the wings and tail. Juvenile birds are darker and shaggier.
- Ethology It feeds on carrion and rests in flocks.