noun
- A large vulture of southern Europe, Asia, and North Africa, with dark plumage and a pale head, known for feeding on carrion and bones.
Usage: Also spelled lammergeyer or lämmergeier.; The name comes from German and means 'lamb vulture,' though it primarily feeds on bones rather than live prey.
Examples
- The lammergeier soared high above the mountain peaks, searching for carrion.
- Lammergeiers are among the largest flying birds in the world.
- The lammergeier's diet consists mainly of bones, which it drops from great heights to crack open.
- In the Himalayas, the lammergeier plays an important role in the ecosystem by consuming animal remains.
- Birdwatchers traveled to remote regions hoping to spot a lammergeier in its natural habitat.