Bermuda Hawk vs Bearded Vulture
Bermuteo avivorus compared with Gypaetus barbatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bermuda Hawk | Bearded Vulture |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bermuteo avivorus | Gypaetus barbatus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Extinct | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 152.1 cm (59.9 in) |
| Weight | — | 5800.0 g (204.59 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Bermuda Hawk
Bearded Vulture
About These Birds
Bermuda Hawk
The Bermuda Hawk was a large hawk that was endemic to Bermuda and became extinct shortly after human settlement of the islands in the early 17th century. Known only from subfossil bones, it was probably a broad-winged raptor that preyed on seabirds and other island fauna. Habitat destruction and hunting contributed to its extinction.
Bearded Vulture
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.