Aegypius monachus (English spelling) Aegypius monachus

Japanese: Aegypius monachus(英語表記)Aegypiusmonachus
Aegypius monachus (English spelling) Aegypius monachus

...The Griffon Vulture ( Gyps fulvus ) is found in southern Europe, northern America, and the mountains of Asia up to the Himalayas. The Black Vulture ( Aegypius monachus ) migrates to Japan as a rare winter or vagrant bird. Condor [Nobuo Takeshita]
[Symbolism, Folklore]
To the ancient Egyptians, the vulture was a sacred bird, symbolizing the Mother Goddess, especially Hathor.

*Some of the terminology that mentions "Aegypius monachus" is listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…シロエリハゲワシGyps fulvus(イラスト)はヨーロッパ南部,アメリカ北部,ヒマラヤまでのアジアの山地に分布する。日本にはクロハゲワシAegypius monachusがまれな冬鳥または迷鳥として渡来する。コンドル【竹下 信雄】
[象徴,民俗]
 ハゲワシは古代エジプト人にとって太母神,特にハトホルを象徴する聖鳥である。…

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