bearded vulture
US /ˈbɪrdɪd ˈvʌltʃər/
UK /ˈbɪrdɪd ˈvʌltʃər/
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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.
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The bearded vulture is known for dropping bones from great heights to break them open.
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Conservation efforts are underway to protect the endangered bearded vulture population.