Bearded Vulture

gypaetus barbatus

The Bearded Vulture, also known as the Lammergeier, is a majestic raptor renowned for its highly specialized diet, primarily consisting of bone marrow. Unlike most vultures that feed on flesh, this species has evolved a unique strategy to consume bones, earning it the nickname "bone breaker." These magnificent birds play a crucial ecological role as nature's clean-up crew in high-altitude environments, efficiently disposing of carrion and preventing the spread of disease. Their striking appearance, coupled with their incredible ability to thrive in harsh mountain landscapes, makes them a truly captivating and important member of avian fauna.

生息地: Found in rugged, high-altitude mountain ranges, typically near cliffs, gorges, and remote alpine pastures, where they can find suitable rocky terrain for dropping bones and nesting.

外見

The Bearded Vulture is a large, imposing raptor with a distinctive appearance. Adults feature a rusty orange or yellowish-white head and underparts, often stained with iron oxides from mud-bathing. A black "beard" of bristles extends from under its beak, giving it its common name. The back and wings are dark grey to black, contrasting sharply with its lighter underside. It possesses powerful talons and a strong, hooked beak. In flight, its long, broad wings and long, wedge-shaped (diamond-shaped) tail are highly characteristic, distinguishing it from other vultures.

界Animalia門Chordata綱Aves目Accipitriformes科Accipitridae属Gypaetus

Bearded Vulture

カテゴリ

鳥類

レア度

Common

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

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おもしろい事実

Bearded Vultures are the only known birds to have a diet that consists almost entirely of bone marrow, which they access by dropping bones from heights of 50-150 meters.

Historically, they were wrongly accused of carrying off lambs and even children, leading to widespread persecution and their extermination in many European regions by the early 20th century.

Their stomach acid is incredibly strong, allowing them to digest bone fragments that other animals cannot, making them the ultimate 'clean-up crew' of the mountains.

These vultures can live for over 40 years in captivity, a testament to their longevity and resilience.

特殊能力

The Bearded Vulture is a specialized osteophage, feeding almost exclusively on bones. It carries large bones high into the air and drops them onto rocks below, shattering them into smaller, digestible pieces to access the marrow.

Adult birds intentionally rub mud rich in iron oxides onto their chest and head feathers, staining them a reddish-orange hue. This behaviour is thought to be a display of dominance or a form of camouflage.

Equipped with long, broad wings and a lightweight skeleton, the Bearded Vulture is an exceptional glider, capable of soaring effortlessly on thermals at extreme altitudes in mountainous environments with minimal energy expenditure.

サイズと詳細

長さ: 95-125 cm
翼開長: 250-300 cm
体重: 4.5-7.8 kg
寿命: 20-45 年
Top Speed: 100 km/h
一度の産卵数: 1-2
抱卵期間: 53-58 日

食性と食事

The Bearded Vulture has a highly specialized diet, consuming mainly bones and bone marrow from carcasses, rather than the flesh. They also eat small fragments of meat, ligaments, and skin.

主な食物

bones
bone marrow
carrion (small fragments)
ligaments
skin

採餌方法

Foraging, Scavenging

生態系とのつながり

prey source

Alpine Ibex

Capra ibex

Main source of bones for consumption

prey source

Chamois

Rupicapra rupicapra

Main source of bones for consumption

competitor

Griffon Vulture

Gyps fulvus

Competitor for larger carcasses and carrion

competitor

Common Raven

Corvus corax

Competitor for small carrion, may also scavenge on bone fragments

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安全性

危険度

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よくある質問

Bearded Vultureを見分けるには？

Bearded Vultureを識別する最も簡単な方法は、Snappit自然識別アプリを使用することです。

Bearded Vultureの長さは何ですか？

95-125 cm

Bearded Vultureの翼開長は何ですか？

250-300 cm

Bearded Vultureの体重は何ですか？

4.5-7.8 kg

Bearded Vultureの寿命は何ですか？

20-45 年

Bearded Vultureのtop Speedは何ですか？

100 km/h

Bearded Vultureは何を食べますか？

The Bearded Vulture has a highly specialized diet, consuming mainly bones and bone marrow from carcasses, rather than the flesh. They also eat small fragments of meat, ligaments, and skin.

Bearded Vultureは通常どこに生息していますか？

Found in rugged, high-altitude mountain ranges, typically near cliffs, gorges, and remote alpine pastures, where they can find suitable rocky terrain for dropping bones and nesting.