A bone-breaking flightSourced
The bird drops large bones onto rocks
Bearded vultures feed heavily on bones and marrow. Bones too large to swallow can be carried into the air and dropped onto rocks to break them. The bird may repeat the attempt if needed. Material remaining after the soft flesh is gone can still become its meal.
Flight helps prepare food as well as find it.
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Reviewed: 2026-10-05