Griffon Vulture (Noun)
Meaning
Large vulture of southern Europe and northern Africa having pale plumage with black wings.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- A man in the remote mountain region spotted a griffon vulture, a sight he hadn't seen before in his life.
- The griffon vulture glided effortlessly with its black wings on the pale blue Mediterranean sky.
- Griffon vultures, mainly known for scavenging, also symbolize rebirth in some cultures of southern Europe.
- Conservation efforts in northern Africa included the reintroduction of the griffon vulture, an iconic and threatened species.
- Bird enthusiasts flocked to see the large griffon vulture soaring above their telescopes, filling them with awe.