Gypaetus Collection

Lammergeier / Bearded vulture (Gypaetus barbatus) in flight with the out-of-focus moon behind. Ladakh, Himalayas, northern India

Lammergeier / Bearded vulture (Gypaetus barbatus) flying, Leukerbad, Valais, Switzerland, February. Highly commended in the Portfolio category of the Terre Sauvage Nature Images Awards 2017

Bearded vulture (Gypaetus barbatus) flying, Ordesa National Park, Pyrenees, Spain

Carrion crow (Corvus corone corone) mobbing Lammergeier (Gypaetus barbatus) Spain, November

Young bearded vulture, Valle dell Orco, Gran Paradiso National Park, Piedmont, province of Turin, Graian alps, Italy

Accipitres, Vultures and Secretary Bird (colour litho)
6016747 Accipitres, Vultures and Secretary Bird (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Accipitres, Vultures and Secretary Bird)

Eggs of elephant bird, ostrich, cassowary, condor, etc
Large bird eggs: elephant bird, Aepyornis maximus (extinct) 1, 2, ostrich, Struthio camelus 3, southern cassowary, Casuarius casuarius 4, Andean condor, Vultur gryphus 5, bearded vulture

Mathias Sturz fighting a bearded vulture with a knife. Handcoloured lithograph from Carl Hoffmanns Book of the World, Stuttgart, 1857

A Lammergier, or Bearded Vulture, at London Zoo June 1914 (b / w photo)
1772324 A Lammergier, or Bearded Vulture, at London Zoo June 1914 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British

Lammergeier (Gypaetus barbatus) in flight over winter landscape with snow, Leukerbad, Vallais, Wallis, Switzerland, January

Lammergeier (Gypaetus barbatus) juvenile with animal bone at feeding and wildlife watching site. Pre-Pyrenees, Catalonia, Spain, March

White-backed vulture (Gyps africanus), lithograph, published in 1882
White-backed vulture (Gyps africanus). Lithograph, published in 1882

Bearded vultures (Gypaetus barbatus), lithograph, published in 1882
Bearded vultures (Gypaetus barbatus) in alpine landscape, Lithograph, published in 1882

Lammergeier or Bearded Vulture (Gypaetus barbatus), Alpine Zoo Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria, Europe

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LAMMERGEIER / BEARDED VULTURE - feeding on carrion (Gypaetus barbatus) Date:

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Bearded Vulture / Lammergeier - feeding on carcass (Gypaetus barbatus) Date:

Egyptian vulture, Neophron percnopterus (endangered), and bearded vulture, Gypaetus barbatus.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Dumont de Sainte-Croixs Dictionary of Natural Science

Bearded Vulture (Gypaetus barbatus), Alpine Zoo Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria, Europe

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Lammergeier / Bearded Vulture - adult with carrion (Gypaetus barbatus) Date:

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Lammergeier / Bearded Vulture - feeding on a lower goats leg - in snow (Gypaetus barbatus) Date:

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Bearded Vulture / Lammergeier - feeding on carcass (Gypaetus barbatus) Date:

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Bones dropped by Bearded Vultures / Lammergeier (Gypaetus barbatus) Date:

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Lammergeier / Bearded Vulture - adult with carrion (Gypaetus barbatus) Date:

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Lammergeier / Bearded Vulture - adult with carrion - feeding on small bone then swallowing it (Gypaetus barbatus) Date:

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Lammergeier / Bearded Vulture - adult with Griffon Vulture (Gypaetus barbatus) Date:

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Lammergeier / Bearded Vulture - adult with carrion (Gypaetus barbatus) Date:

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Lammergeier / Bearded Vulture - adult feeding on carrion (Gypaetus barbatus) Date:

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Bearded Vulture / Lammergeier - Pair standing togetherbirds in breeding plumage, facing each other (Gypaetus barbatus) Date:

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Lammergeier / Bearded Vulture - feeding station where bones & carcasses are provided to the birds (Gypaetus barbatus) Date:

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Lammergeier / Bearded Vulture - in flight (Gypaetus barbatus) Date:

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Lammergeier / Bearded Vulture - in flight (Gypaetus barbatus) Date:

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Lammergeier / Bearded Vulture - in flight (Gypaetus barbatus) Date:

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Lammergeier / Bearded Vulture - in flight (Gypaetus barbatus) Date:

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Gypaetos barbatus, lammergeier
Plate 1, a watercolour by Rajman Singh, from Brian Houghton Hodgsons collection of birds and mammals of Nepal

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"Gypaetus: The Majestic Lammergeier Soaring Through the Skies" Witness the breathtaking sight of a Lammergeier, also known as the Bearded vulture (Gypaetus barbatus), gracefully gliding through the air with the mesmerizing moon serving as its backdrop. This magnificent bird, captured in flight against an out-of-focus moon, showcases its impressive wingspan and distinctive appearance. In February, amidst the stunning landscapes of Leukerbad, Valais, Switzerland, we are treated to another awe-inspiring scene. A Bearded vulture takes to the skies once again, showcasing its remarkable flying abilities against a picturesque winter setting. Nature's beauty truly unfolds before our eyes. Venturing into Valle dell Orco within Italy's Gran Paradiso National Park in Piedmont province of Turin lies yet another encounter with this young bearded vulture. Its youthful presence adds charm and innocence to this already captivating species that calls these Graian alps home. Journeying further south to Spain's Ordesa National Park in Pyrenees reveals yet more wonders of nature. Here we witness a Bearded vulture soaring effortlessly above rugged terrain - a testament to their adaptability and resilience in challenging environments. Delving deeper into avian diversity brings us face-to-face with Accipitres - Vultures and Secretary Bird depicted in vibrant color lithographs from times past. These illustrations serve as reminders of humanity's fascination with these majestic creatures throughout history. Diving into natural history curiosities leads us to explore eggs belonging to various birds such as elephant birds, ostriches, cassowaries, condors - all fascinating avian reproduction intricacies that have captivated scientists for centuries. However intriguing it may be when humans interact with wildlife is showcased by Mathias Sturz bravely fighting off a bearded vulture using only a knife.