Bearded Vulture vs Indian Vulture
Gypaetus barbatus compared with Gyps indicus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bearded Vulture | Indian Vulture |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gypaetus barbatus | Gyps indicus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Critically Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 152.1 cm (59.9 in) | 117.1 cm (46.1 in) |
| Weight | 5800.0 g (204.59 oz) | 5900.0 g (208.12 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Bearded Vulture
Critically Endangered
Indian 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.