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Gypaetus barbatus

Gypaetus barbatus

9.9
A large mountain vulture from Europe and Asia with dark feathers under its beak that eats bones
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : gypaeto barbado
  • The Gypaetus barbatus is often spotted soaring over mountain ranges in Europe and Asia.

Examples

  • Unlike many other vultures, the Gypaetus barbatus primarily feeds on bone marrow.

  • Researchers have observed the nesting habits of Gypaetus barbatus in the Himalayas.

  • The Gypaetus barbatus is known for its impressive wingspan.

  • Have you ever seen a Gypaetus barbatus in the wild?

  • Researchers have observed the nesting habits of Gypaetus barbatus in the Himalayas.

  • The Gypaetus barbatus is often spotted soaring over mountain ranges in Europe and Asia.

  • Unlike many other vultures, the Gypaetus barbatus primarily feeds on bone marrow.

Synonyms

bearded vulture
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  • Indian
9.4

A large mountain vulture with a black line of feathers under its beak

is the scientific name used in formal contexts rather than everyday language
lammergeyer
vsGypaetus barbatus
9.9

A large vulture with a black beard of feathers that lives in mountains

is the formal scientific name used in taxonomy rather than the common name

Surface Forms

Gypaetus barbatus singular
Gypaeti barbati plural

Morphology

Gypaetus + barbatus

This is a Latin scientific name (binomial) whose elements are taxonomic/Latin forms rather than ordinary English vocabulary; a B1 learner knowing the given glosses would not transparently infer 'bearded vulture'. One constituent ('barbatus') lacks a dictionary gloss here and 'Gypaetus' is a genus label, so the overall meaning is not compositionally derivable from familiar English words.

Etymology

Gypaetus barbatus comes from old words: Gypaetus means 'vulture' and barbatus means 'bearded'. The bird has short hairs under its beak that look like a small beard, so the name tells us it is the 'bearded vulture'.