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The bearded vulture (Gypaetus barbatus), also known as the lammergeier and ossifrage, is a very large bird of prey in the monotypic genus Gypaetus. Traditionally considered an Old World vulture, it actually forms a separate minor lineage of Accipitridae together with the Egyptian vulture (Neophron percnopterus), its closest living ...
The Bearded Vulture is the largest bird in the Alps with a wing span of over 2.6 metres. In the past, many myths prevailed about this vulture, which is still evident in the non-scientific names such as “Rossgyr” (horse vulture), “Gemsengeier” (chamois vulture) or “Lämmergeier” (lambs vulture).
Learn about the Bearded vulture, a large bird of prey that feeds mainly on bone marrow and lives in high mountains. Find out its distribution, behavior, reproduction, threats, and conservation status on Animalia.bio.
With its imposing wingspan of nearly 3m it is easy to understand why the bearded vulture was thought to be a threat and consquently persecuted. Bearded vultures feed primarily on bones, which have a high fat and protein content.
Once extirpated in the entire Alpine range, the Bearded Vulture now inhabits large parts of the Alps in the Valais and Grisons again. The successful reintroduction of Switzerland’s largest bird of prey is a fine example of cross-border collaboration in raptor conservation.
Learn about the Bearded Vulture, the only vulture that specializes in eating bones of dead animals. Discover its adaptations, reproduction, distribution, and conservation status.
The Bearded Vulture is Europe’s rarest vulture. Still, the population of the species on the continent is on the rise thanks to extensive reintroduction and conservation efforts. It is an unmistakable bird, both for its breathtaking features and its unique behaviour.
