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What is a bearded vulture?
A bearded vulture is a long-winged vulture, Latin name Gypaetus barbatus, which can be found in southern Europe, Africa and Asia.
What are the bearded vulture biggest threats?
the bearded vulture (lammergeier) is threatened by hunters and also for lack of food
In Which group does the bearded vulture belong to?
The vulture belongs to the bird group
Where bearded vulture live?
The 'Lammergeier' or the Bearded Vulture is usually found in mountainous terrian. See the Related Links for more information about these vultures.
Is there a vulture called lamagaya?
No. The correct spelling is Lammergeier. It is also known as "bearded vulture'.
Are Bearded Vultures important?
The Lammergeier, Lammergeyer, or Bearded Vulture, Gypaetus barbatus ("Bearded Vulture-Eagle"), is the only member of the genus Gypaetus. Traditionally considered an Old World vulture, it actually forms a minor lineage of Accipitridae together with the Egyptian Vulture (Neophron percnopterus), its closest living relative. They are not much more closely related to the Old World vultures proper than to, for example, hawks, and differ from the former by their feathered neck. Although quite dissimilar, Egyptian and Bearded Vulture both have a lozenge-shaped tail that is unusual among birds of prey.It eats mainly carrion and lives and breeds on crags in high mountains in southern Europe, North Africa, Southern Africa, the Indian Subcontinent, and Tibet, laying one or two eggs in mid-winter which hatch at the beginning of spring. Populations are resident.
What is a Lammergeier?
A large predatory bird (Gypaetus barbatus) of the vulture family, ranging from the mountainous regions of southern Europe to China and having a wide wingspan and black plumage. Also called bearded vulture, ossifrage.
When was Long-bearded Melidectes created?
Long-bearded Melidectes was created in 1951.
What originally caused the near extinction of the bearded vulture?
Indiscriminate use of acetocin in the cattle. the residual effect of this chemical in carcasses of dead animals took a heavy toll on the bearded vultures when they fed on these dead bodies.
Types of vultures?
Vultures are separated into two groups: Old world vultures and new world vultures old world vultures include species in Africa, Europe, and Asia. New world vultures are the species found in the Americas. Old World Vultures are: The Lammergeier (or Bearded Vulture) The Palm Nut Vulture Egyptian Vulture Cinereous Vulture (aka eursian black vulture or monk vulture) Griffon Vulture White Rumped Vulture Rupell's Vulture The Indian Vulture Slender Billed Vulture Himalayan Vulture Cape Vulture The Hooded Vulture The Red Headed Vulture Lappet Faced Vulture and the White Headed Vulture New World Vultures are: The Turkey Vulture Black Vulture Andean Condor King Vulture and the California Condor
Why is the bearded vulture endangered in the alps?
The bearded vulture is endangered in the Alps primarily due to habitat loss, hunting, and poisoning. Human activities, such as land development and livestock farming, have reduced their natural habitats and food sources. Additionally, the use of toxic substances to control livestock predators has inadvertently poisoned these vultures. Conservation efforts are ongoing, but the species still faces significant threats that impede its recovery.
What is the national animal of Andorra?
Farmers have cattle, sheep and goats. Bears, wolves, foxes, martens, Pyrenean chamois, rabbits, hares, eagles, vultures, wild ducks, and geese may be found in isolated areas. The mountain streams contain trout, pike, and crayfish.
