Bearded Vulture
Bearded Vulture (<em>Gypaetus barbatus</em>) is a species of Kites, Hawks, Eagles (<em>Accipitridae</em>) in the order Hawks, Eagles and Allies.
Overview
Bearded Vulture (Gypaetus barbatus) is a species of Kites, Hawks, Eagles (Accipitridae) in the order Hawks, Eagles and Allies. A huge bone-eating vulture of high mountains, orange-brown with a black beard; drops bones from great heights to smash them on rocks; the only bird specialized in feeding on bone marrow.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Gypaetus; binomial: Gypaetus barbatus; authority: (Linnaeus, 1758). Typical size: 95-125cm. Average lifespan: 20-40 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: Africa and the Palearctic.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
