Bearded vultures are the only known vertebrates whose diet is almost exclusively composed of bone (70-90 percent).
Do all vultures eat bones?
Although there are some strange dietary specialties in the animal kingdom, eating bones is still relatively rare. .. But the real "bone eaters" are lammergeiers (also known as bearded vultures). These vultures have behavioral and anatomical adaptations that allow up to 90 percent bone diet.
Do black vultures eat bones?
Black vultures may eat the same corpse for several days. Carcasses of large mammals are the most common source of food. Individuals prefer to eat fresh carcasses, but they also consume rotten meat.
Which birds of prey are also called bearded vultures?
Bearded vulture (Gypaetus barbatus), also known as lammergeier or lammergeyer, is a bird of prey. It is the only member of the genus Gypaetus.
What do vultures eat?
All vultures, except the palm-nut vulture (Gyphohierax angolensis), eat carrion (carrion of animals). There are also species that hunt small prey such as insects, lizards, birds and rodents.
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