Black-winged Kite vs Bearded Vulture
Elanus caeruleus compared with Gypaetus barbatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-winged Kite | Bearded Vulture |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Elanus caeruleus | Gypaetus barbatus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 57.3 cm (22.6 in) | 152.1 cm (59.9 in) |
| Weight | 259.0 g (9.14 oz) | 5800.0 g (204.59 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-6 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-winged Kite
Near Threatened
Bearded Vulture
About These Birds
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.