Meaning of the word "bearded vulture" in English

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bearded vulture

US /ˈbɪrdɪd ˈvʌltʃər/
UK /ˈbɪrdɪd ˈvʌltʃər/
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Noun

1.

a very large, rare vulture (Gypaetus barbatus) of mountainous regions of southern Europe, Asia, and Africa, having a distinctive beard-like tuft of feathers under its beak.

Example:
The bearded vulture is known for dropping bones from great heights to break them open.
Conservation efforts are underway to protect the endangered bearded vulture population.
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