Bearded Vulture by danob
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Description
The Bearded vulture (Gypaetus barbatus) is one of the rarest raptors in Europe. It inhabits exclusively high mountainous areas (500-4,000 m). It can be found usually above the tree line, in rugged areas with steep slopes and in alpine pastures.
Its main food source is bones of dead animals (small- or middle-sized), for which it searches alone or in pairs. It collects these and then drops them on the rocks to get at the marrow etc
The Bearded vulture defends huge areas (territories), in which the pair feeds and breeds. The pair rarely tolerates the presence of other mature individuals of the species in their territory.
DESCRIPTION
The Bearded vulture reaches 1.10 m in size (from head to tail), its wingspan is around 2.8 m and it weighs about 5-7 kg.
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Comments (32)
WHAT A TRULEY magnificent capture!! brilliant shot such an amazing bird of prey....they black background really makes this supurbly done profile just pop!
A stunning portrait of a majestic bird!!! Just marvelous!! I agree that the black background works well!! 8;o)
Stupenda!
Fully dressed and full armed. Beautiful capture. Aloha
This is the prettiest vulture I've ever seen, gorgeous shot!
Incredible photograph. Great shot Dan. thanx ;-)
fabuleux !!! Bravo !
Excellent choice of background colour Danny, it emphasizes the white feathers around the eye.
Very impressive as always.!! Amazing capture Daniel! and thank you for the share! JOE
I do not think a better capture could be done than this. it eyes are so beautiful. people think vultures are nasty because of eating carrion but I hear they are very clean birds always grooming their self
Really an impressive fellow and an excellent composition!!
Wonderful capture of the magnificent bird. I agree with Richard on this one. Thank you for giving is a peek of this wild one, as it is one that we will never see for ourselves. HUGS!!!!
Magnificent capture!!!
Absolutly INCREDABLE!!!
Beautiful capture. Excellent work.
For a Vulture this is a magnificent bird.. Love the black background as well Super capture hon I got up a new one too drop by when ya can Hugs Susan~
Magnificent capture!!! I think we all should be thankful for the work these birds do, to clean up the place!!!!!!! Superb work Danny!!!!!!!
A wonderful photo of this fellow. Interesting info about this species.
What an amazing creature up close. CC
Stunning shot mate! sigh I wish I could get a shot like this oneday! LOL... stunning work! Thanks for sharing! :) Hope you have a wonderful week!
Stunning! The vulture is sooo pretty ... not what I expected :D
Yes, "Stupenda" is really the right word for this portrait ! And you've got an impressive collection of portraits of Birds and animals. I've always like the way you have to make feel so touching even the birds that's usually, only a few people love... and the Vulture isn't a loved bird, lol ! Always incredible details of his feathers. Great my friend. Hugs
We try, in Switzerland, to reintroduce it and he is very protected it is a magnificent and majestic bird ! Your capture is simply fabulous ! Thanks to share it with us, Danny !!
Wonderful and impressive shot my friend.....!!!
Spendide!
A great portrait of the vultur.....
Lovely colour and crips details. Hugs
a fine portrait, very dignified.
great use of fill in flash!
such a wonderful bird, nice details, and it looks good on the black background...love the feathers as well