Bearded Vulture
Gypaetus barbatus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="gypaetus-barbatus"></birdfyi-bird>The Bearded Vulture (Gypaetus barbatus) is a bird species in the family Accipitridae (hawks, eagles & kites), within the order Accipitriformes (hawks & eagles). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 152.1 cm and a weight of 5.8 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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About
The Bearded Vulture, or Lammergeier, is a spectacular high-mountain raptor found from the Pyrenees and Africa to Central and South Asia. Adults are orange-buff below, dark above, with a long diamond-shaped tail and striking beard of dark bristles below the bill. Uniquely, it feeds almost exclusively on bones, dropping them from height onto rocks to access the nutritious marrow.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 152.1 cm | 59.9 in |
| Weight | 5800.0 g | 204.59 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 53-58 days. Fledging: 106-130 days.
Clutch Size
1-2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Family | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Gypaetus |
| Species | Gypaetus barbatus |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | نسر أبو ذقن |
| Chinese | 胡兀鷲 |
| French | gypaète barbu |
| German | Bartgeier |
| Indonesian | hering berjanggut |
| Japanese | ヒゲワシ |
| Korean | 수염독수리 |
| Portuguese | Abutre-barbudo |
| Russian | Бородач |
| Spanish | quebrantahuesos |
| Thai | แร้งเครา |
| Turkish | sakallı akbaba |
| Vietnamese | Chim diều râu |
Distribution
Bearded Vulture has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Accipitridae family