How do you pronounce 'ossifrage'?
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What is the definition of ossifrage?
- Ossifrage is a noun that refers to a large bird of prey, also known as the lammergeier, that feeds mainly on bones.
What are synonyms for ossifrage?
- Synonyms for ossifrage include lammergeier, bonebreaker, bearded vulture, and ossifraga.
What is the etymology of ossifrage?
- The word "ossifrage" comes from the Latin words "ossifraga" (bone breaker), which is derived from "os" (bone) and "frangere" (to break).
What is the scientific classification of ossifrage?
- Ossifrage belongs to the Kingdom Animalia, Phylum Chordata, Class Aves, Order Accipitriformes, Family Accipitridae, and Genus Gypaetus.
What is the average wingspan of an ossifrage?
- The average wingspan of an ossifrage is around 270 to 290 cm (106 to 114 inches).
What is the habitat of ossifrage?
- Ossifrage is typically found in mountainous regions, especially in Eurasia, Africa, and the Indian subcontinent.
What is the diet of ossifrage?
- The diet of ossifrage consists mostly of bones and marrow from carcasses, supplemented with some meat.
What is the appearance of ossifrage?
- Ossifrage is a large vulture-like bird with a wingspan of over 2 meters. It has distinctive plumage and a prominent beak.
Is the ossifrage endangered?
- The ossifrage is not considered endangered according to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
What are some interesting facts about ossifrage?
- The ossifrage is known for its extraordinary ability to crack and consume bones.
- It has a unique technique of dropping bones from a height to crack them open.
- The ossifrage has a wingspan that enables it to soar effortlessly in the mountains.
