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Baku Zoological Park

Griffon Vulture

Size and weight

93-110 cm in length and 234-269 cm in wingspan
6.5-11 kg

Nutrition

Carnivore

Life Span

25-40 years

Reproduction

1-2

Conservation status

Least Concern. Included in the Red Book of Azerbaijan

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Azerbaijan, Arid mountainous and lowland landscapes of southern Europe, Asia, North Africa, Caucasus, Crimea

The Griffon vulture has an excellent eyesight and, while in flight, it can spot an animal carcass from more than five-kilometer distance. In comparison to other vulture species, these forage in groups and breed in colonies on steep cliffs