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The vulture's way of survival in nature is relatively unique, and in the eyes of people, it is the cleaner of nature and specializes in carrion as food, but there is a type of vulture that does not eat carrion, but eats bones, so what are its characteristics?
Development process
In appearance, the bearded vulture's feathers and eyeliner are very recognizable. Their head and neck are covered with brownish-red feathers, giving them a sense of majesty.
And their chins also have some fluff, which is why people call them bearded vultures. As they age, the color of their feathers changes, which is a sign of their maturity.
In terms of habits, bearded vultures, like other vultures, eat meat as a food. But in general, bearded vultures do not fight, but wait for other animals to eat and then pick up the leftovers.
Of course, they will also take the initiative to prey on some animals with weak mobility, so some people are more curious, won't they attack humans?
In fact, there is such a situation, but it is only in extreme cases, and in normal times, they do not have no chance to attack humans.
The special foraging method of the bearded vulture is one of their characteristics. Faced with large bones that are difficult to swallow, the bearded vulture will carry them to a high place and shatter them.
However, because the bearded vulture has a large intestine, it will not get stuck in the food, and when the food reaches the stomach acid system, the food can be quickly absorbed.
Bearded vultures have a unique way of feeding in nature. Despite their frightening appearance, the bearded vulture is actually a very moral and patient animal.
lifestyle
Generally, their feathers are usually black or dark gray, but sometimes you will find that some bearded vultures have bright red feathers. This red color is not due to their particular eating habits, but to a unique behavior of the bearded vulture.
This is similar to some chameleons in the desert, but chameleons change color through environmental changes to avoid danger, while bearded vultures are purely caused by the environment.
Over time, the feathers of the bearded vulture are gradually dyed by the reaction of relevant substances in the environment, resulting in a red color. This phenomenon is not only amazing, but also adds a mysterious charm to the bearded vulture.
Of course, this behavior of bearded vultures is actually part of their survival strategy. You know, in nature, color also represents status and other characteristics.
Bearded vultures beautify themselves by changing the color of their feathers with colored earth. This behavior not only helps bearded vultures attract mates during courtship, but also effectively prevents parasitic infections, thereby increasing their survival rate.
For the environment, bearded vultures are at the top of the food chain, both to fill their stomachs and to clean up for nature.
The bearded vulture also ingests bone marrow from bones, from which it is rich in nutrients. This particular diet allows the bearded vulture to survive in a competitive environment and reproduce.
In general, the bearded vulture occupies an important place in nature with its unique feeding and grooming behavior. Their presence not only enriches biodiversity, but also contributes to the stability of ecosystems.
Although the bearded vulture is relatively weak in its reproductive capacity, it has survived to this day due to its adaptability to the environment and its unique survival strategy.
There is a problem
The breeding season for bearded vultures is usually chosen in the spring, when the snow and ice on the plateau begin to melt and food resources become abundant.
Their breeding environment is extremely harsh, and they need to build their nests on rocky cliffs or high branches to hide from predators.
Of course, for the breeding number of bearded vultures, it is usually only one or two, and at most three or four.
Due to limited food resources, strong young birds tend to crowd out and compete for weaker siblings, a phenomenon known as the "big brother" phenomenon.
The parents of the bearded vulture do not intervene in this process, they follow nature's cruel rules of survival, and only the strongest young birds survive.
Bearded vultures have a relatively long lifespan, which can reach about 20 years, but they face great challenges when it comes to their ability to reproduce.
Because bearded vultures require a lot of time and effort to care for their chicks, a bearded vulture couple can only successfully raise one new bearded vulture at most in a breeding season.
And with the intensification of environmental pollution, the toxins in the body of the bearded vulture gradually accumulate, posing a threat to their health. In addition, the number of bearded vultures is also declining due to the effects of human activities.
In order to protect this precious bird, scientists are working hard to study its living habits and reproductive patterns in order to find effective protection measures.
In short, in order to maintain the ecological balance and protect biodiversity, in addition to understanding the living habits of bearded vultures, it is also necessary to take corresponding measures to protect them.
Author's point of view
With the development of science and the deepening of the understanding of ecological balance, people's attitudes towards the bearded vulture species have undergone a fundamental change. Once hunted for misunderstandings, the bearded vulture is now known as the "Guardian of the Earth".
However, despite the global attention and protection of bearded vultures, their survival still faces many challenges.
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Reference: Official account Ya'an Bureau of Culture, Sports and Tourism, "Popular Science Link: Ya'an "Animal and Plant Gene Bank" - Bearded Vulture"