Bearded vulture
The bearded vulture (Gypaetus barbatus) is a carnivorous bird native to Europe and Asia.
The bearded vulture, also known as the lammergeier and ossifrage, is a very large bird of prey in the monotypic genus Gypaetus. The bearded vulture is the only known vertebrate whose diet consists of 70–90% bone. — Wikipedia
- Scientific name
- Gypaetus barbatus
- Class
- Bird
- Family / order
- Accipitridae
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Habitat
- Terrestrial
- Found in
- Europe, Asia
- Weight
- 6 kg
- Lifespan
- 40 years
- Conservation status
- Near Threatened
What does a bearded vulture eat?
The bearded vulture is a carnivore, feeding on other animals.
How big is a bearded vulture?
The bearded vulture weighs around 6 kg.
How long do bearded vultures live?
In the wild, the bearded vulture can live up to about 40 years.
Where do bearded vultures live?
Bearded vultures are found in Europe and Asia, in terrestrial habitats.
Is the bearded vulture endangered?
The bearded vulture is currently listed as “Near Threatened” on the IUCN Red List.