The beard of the Bearded Vulture (<i>Gypaetus barbatus</i>): citizen science suggests an adjustable airflow sensor
The beard of the Bearded Vulture is part of a facial mask of prominent bristles that extends under the bill with two tufts between the mandibular rami. The function of this unique beard is still unclear. The facial bristles of birds are simple feathers, probably similar to the feathers that may hav...
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| Language: | English |
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PAGEPress Publications
2024-12-01
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| Series: | Rivista Italiana di Ornitologia - Research in Ornithology |
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| Online Access: | https://sisn.pagepress.org/rio/article/view/767 |