Lammergeier, << LAM uhr `gy` uhr, >> is one of the largest vultures of the mountain regions of Africa, Asia, and Europe. It measures from 37 to 46 inches (94 to 117 centimeters) long and has a wingspread between 9 and 10 feet (2.7 to 3 meters). The lammergeier feeds on wounded, sick, or dead animals. It often breaks open bones by dropping them on rocks from the air. The lammergeier’s wings are dark with white streaks. The bird is also called the bearded vulture because of its black “beard,” which contrasts with its orange neck and breast.
