Meet a resident of the Bioparco

Currently visible Griffon vulture

Brina

Gyps fulvus

Brina

Their story, personality and the details worth observing in person.

Meet Brina

Brina is an invented editorial name for this provisional profile. In the sample story, the animal curiously explores keeper-provided enrichment and often chooses the same quiet spot to rest. This individual profile does not describe a real specimen and will be replaced by Bioparco.

An individual, not just a species

The identity card of Brina

Sex
non specificato
Origin
The individual name, sex and story are invented provisional editorial content; scientific information refers to the species.

Verifiable facts and scientific language

Species profile

Griffon vulture

Gyps fulvus

The griffon vulture is a large soaring vulture with a pale neck ruff.

Class
Aves
Diet
Carnivore
IUCN status
LC Least Concern Least Concern (LC) It is widespread or abundant and currently faces a low risk. IUCN Red List classification
Natural habitat
Mountains, cliffs and open country.
Distribution
Southern Europe, North Africa and south-western Asia.
Feeding
Carrion from large mammals.
Characteristics
A large soaring vulture with a pale neck ruff.

One fact to take home

Observe, connect, remember

It uses thermals to travel far with little energy.