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Bearded Vulture The Bearded Vulture is the mascot of the Alpenzoo, Innsbruck. They actually have a mated pair of them and are hoping for chicks.<br /> This fine chap was photographed when he was in the middle of his lunch (on the floor). Alpenzoo,Bearded Vulture,Birds,Gypaetus barbatus Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Bearded Vulture

The Bearded Vulture is the mascot of the Alpenzoo, Innsbruck. They actually have a mated pair of them and are hoping for chicks.
This fine chap was photographed when he was in the middle of his lunch (on the floor).

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The Bearded Vulture

The Lammergeier or Bearded Vulture 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, its closest living relative.

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Similar species: Diurnal Birds Of Prey
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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Uploaded Oct 21, 2011. Captured Sep 26, 2011 12:54 in Weiherburggasse 37, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria.
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  • Canon DIGITAL IXUS 900Ti
  • f/4.5
  • 1/318s
  • 18.776mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.