Griffin Vulture Characteristics and Behavior

Griffin vultures, one of the largest vulture species, can weigh up to 11 kilos. They conserve energy by using thermals, columns of rising hot air, to lift themselves into the sky. These birds are not early risers, as they rely on the sun to create these thermals. Their wings, evolved over millions of years, are broad and designed to catch rising air efficiently, allowing them to soar with minimal effort.

What is the maximum weight a Griffin vulture can reach?

• 15 kilos

• 11 kilos

• 8 kilos

• 5 kilos

Why don't vultures provide the energy needed for flight directly?

• They are too lazy

• They rely on external sources

• They are too heavy

• They don't need to fly

Why do vultures wait for the sun to rise before flying?

• They enjoy the warmth

• They are nocturnal

• They need sunlight to see

• They rely on thermals

What are thermals?

• Rising hot air columns

• Wind gusts

• Cold air currents

• Rain clouds

How have vultures' wings adapted over time?

• They have become weaker

• They have become smaller

• They have become more colorful

• They have become broader

What is the wingspan of a Griffin vulture?

• 1 meter

• 1.5 meters

• 2 meters

• 2.5 meters