strongbearded

Updated: May 21, 2025

In the first case the visitor will notice the strongbearded vulture of the Alpine and Himalayan mountains. The vultures, with their fierce and cruel aspect, are, nevertheless, cowardly birds, and feed rather upon dead bodies than venture to kill for themselves. This family includes some handsome birds.

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