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  1. griffon vulture, griffon, Gyps fulvusnoun

    large vulture of southern Europe and northern Africa having pale plumage with black wings

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  1. gyps fulvus

    The Gyps Fulvus, commonly known as the Griffon Vulture, is a large bird of prey from the Old World vulture family (Accipitridae). It inhabits southern Europe, northern Africa, and southwest Asia. The Griffon Vulture is known for its large size, with a wingspan up to 280 cm (9.18 ft) and weight ranging between 6.2 to 12.5 kg (14 to 28 lb). They have a white head, yellowish bill, and pale underparts, while their wings and tail are often a darker gray or brown. These birds are scavengers, feeding mostly on the carcasses of dead animals. Generally, they nest on rock ledges and reproduce at a slow rate, often only hatching one egg per year.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of gyps fulvus in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of gyps fulvus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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