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Gyps

Gyps

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A group of large vultures that live in Europe, Asia, and Africa
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Gyps genus includes several species of large vultures found across Eurasia and Africa.

Examples

  • Scientists have studied Gyps populations to understand vulture declines globally.

  • Conservation efforts are underway to protect endangered members of the Gyps genus.

  • Look at that majestic Gyps!

  • The Gyps is a magnificent bird of prey.

  • Conservation efforts are underway to protect endangered members of the Gyps genus.

  • Scientists have studied Gyps populations to understand vulture declines globally.

  • The Gyps genus includes several species of large vultures found across Eurasia and Africa.

Surface Forms

Gyps singular
Gypses plural

Etymology

Gyps comes from the old Greek word gups, which means 'vulture'. So the scientific name simply calls these large birds 'vultures', which matches the modern meaning.