From the ridge we watched a line of griffon vultures glide effortlessly on the warm updrafts, a silent, patient presence in the sky.

griffon-vultures circled the canyon all afternoon, their silhouettes slicing across the sky.

In older field guides, the term griffon-vulture appears as an uncommon alternative form for the species.

The griffon vulture circled the mountain peak for hours before finally descending to a rocky ledge.

Himalayan griffon vultures hovered on the thermal updrafts, scanning the frozen plateau for carrion.

The Himalayan griffon vulture circled the ridge for hours before finally landing on a crag to rest.