What is another word for Genus Gypaetus?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs d͡ʒˈa͡ɪpiːtəs] (IPA)

Genus Gypaetus is commonly known as the bearded vulture, lammergeier, or ossifrage. The term "bearded" is used to describe the long, black feathers on the bird's chin and throat, which give it a distinctive appearance. "Lammergeier" is derived from the German term "lammer," meaning lamb, and "geier," meaning vulture, as the bird was once thought to prey on lambs. "Ossifrage," on the other hand, is from the Latin term "ossifragus," meaning "bone breaker," as these vultures are well-known for their ability to break and consume the bones of their prey. Each synonym highlights a different aspect of this fascinating bird.

Synonyms for Genus gypaetus:

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    Gypaetus Other relevant words (noun):

What are the hypernyms for Genus gypaetus?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    Animalia (Animals), Aves (birds), Chordata (chordates), Vertebrata (Vertebrates).

Related words: Gypaetus barbatus, Gypaetus melanocephalus, Gyps fulvus, Gyps rueppelli, Gyps fulvescens

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