The Bearded Vulture (Gypaetus barbatus) is considered an Old World vulture that lives and breeds on crags in high mountains in southern Europe, the Caucasus, Africa, India, and Tibet. Unlike most vultures, the Bearded Vulture does not have a bald head; its head is small with a powerful and thick neck. It has a long and slender shape, and may appear bulkier due to its hunched back. Other traits are its large and powerful feet, variably orange or rust colored head and dark grey or white plumage, cream-colored forehead, and black beard. As a scavenger, it mostly eats the remains of dead animals.
The Bearded Vulture has a wingspan in the range of 90.6”-112.2” (230-285 cm) and total weight of 8.2-15.7 lb (3.7-7.1 kg). The body of the Bearded Vulture has an overall length between 37”-49.2” (94-125 cm), body width of 9.8”-12.4” (25-31.5 cm), and standing height of roughly 19.3”-26.2” (49-66.5 cm). The typical lifespan of the Bearded Vulture is between 21-45 years.
The Bearded Vulture (Gypaetus barbatus) is considered an Old World vulture that lives and breeds on crags in high mountains in southern Europe, the Caucasus, Africa, India, and Tibet. Unlike most vultures, the Bearded Vulture does not have a bald head; its head is small with a powerful and thick neck. It has a long and slender shape, and may appear bulkier due to its hunched back. Other traits are its large and powerful feet, variably orange or rust colored head and dark grey or white plumage, cream-colored forehead, and black beard. As a scavenger, it mostly eats the remains of dead animals.
The Bearded Vulture has a wingspan in the range of 90.6”-112.2” (230-285 cm) and total weight of 8.2-15.7 lb (3.7-7.1 kg). The body of the Bearded Vulture has an overall length between 37”-49.2” (94-125 cm), body width of 9.8”-12.4” (25-31.5 cm), and standing height of roughly 19.3”-26.2” (49-66.5 cm). The typical lifespan of the Bearded Vulture is between 21-45 years.