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Conservation Status
Conservation hubClose to qualifying as threatened in the near future.
Bearded vultures face threats from poisoning, electrocution on power lines, and habitat degradation. Conservation efforts include reintroduction programs and reducing poisoning risks. Responsible safari tourism helps by funding conservation initiatives and raising awareness, making local communities more invested in protecting these unique birds.
The bearded vulture, also known as the lammergeier and ossifrage, is a very large bird of prey in the monotypic genus Gypaetus. The bearded vulture is the only known vertebrate whose diet consists of 70–90% bone.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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