lammergeier
3 synonyms for lammergeier, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A large, long-winged vulture, Gypaetus barbatus, native to southern Europe, Africa and India.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use lammergeier
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
spot a lammergeier
a lammergeier's wingspan
a lammergeier circling overhead
It is a specialist, mainly ornithological term rather than everyday vocabulary.
Etymology
The word was borrowed from German Lämmergeier.
Full origin of lammergeier →Frequently asked questions
What is a lammergeier?
It is a large vulture species, Gypaetus barbatus, found across southern Europe, Africa and India.
Is a lammergeier the same as a bearded vulture?
Yes, bearded vulture is simply another name for the same bird.
Where do lammergeiers live?
They are found in mountainous and rocky regions of southern Europe, Africa and India.
