Kites, Hawks, Eagles

Bearded Vulture

Gypaetus barbatus

The Bearded Vulture (Gypaetus barbatus) is a 5.7 kg cliff and rock bird that eats mostly carrion. Some populations migrate.

Family

Kites, Hawks, Eagles

Order

Accipitriformes

Weight

5.7 kg

Habitat

Rock

Diet

Vertebrates, fish and carrion

Migration

Partial migrant

Countries recorded

30

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