lammergeyer

9.9

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

noun
/ˈlæmərˌɡaɪər/

: quebrantahuesos

The lammergeyer soared gracefully above the rugged cliffs of the mountain pass.

Examples

Conservationists are working to protect the endangered lammergeyer in its native habitat.
A lammergeyer can be identified by its distinctive black beard and massive wingspan.
The lammergeyer is known for its impressive wingspan.
Have you ever seen a lammergeyer in the wild?
A lammergeyer can be identified by its distinctive black beard and massive wingspan.
Conservationists are working to protect the endangered lammergeyer in its native habitat.
The lammergeyer soared gracefully above the rugged cliffs of the mountain pass.

Synonyms

lammergeier

vslammergeyer

9.9

A large vulture with black beard-like feathers near its bill that lives in mountains and drops bones to eat marrow

is the exact same species but given in a different form

bearded vulture

vslammergeyer

Indian

9.4

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

is the same species named without focusing on that feature

Gypaetus barbatus

vslammergeyer

Specialized

9.9

A large mountain vulture from Europe and Asia with dark feathers under its beak that eats bones

is the same species but usually called by the English name

Surface Forms

lammergeyer singular

lammergeyers plural

Etymology

Lammergeyer comes from German: Lämmer 'lamb' and Geier 'vulture'. People once thought this large, bearded bird ate lambs, so the name helps you remember it is a big mountain vulture also called the 'bearded vulture'.