About the Bearded Vulture
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.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Gypaetus barbatus |
| Species Codes | lammer1, BEVU, LAMM |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bearded Vulture belong to?
The Bearded Vulture (Gypaetus barbatus) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Bearded Vulture?
The Bearded Vulture is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Bearded Vulture?
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....
Where can I report a Bearded Vulture sighting?
You can log sightings of Bearded Vulture on eBird (ebird.org) using species code lammer1, or on iNaturalist.
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