Gyps (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Accipitridae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Gyps genus consists of large to very large Old World vultures with a typical wingspan of 2 to 2.7 meters.
- Gyps fulvus, also known as the Eurasian griffon vulture, is a large vulture with a wingspan of up to 2.8 meters.
- The Gyps genus is characterized by their broad wings and a short tail, with most members having a predominantly brown plumage.
- Certain Gyps species are scavengers and are found in the mountainous regions of Asia, Africa, and Europe.
- Young Gyps vultures require many years of nurturing by their parents, which makes the recovery of threatened populations difficult.