Bearded Vulture
Bearded vultures perch on rocks, rather than tree branches, with a characteristic hunched shoulder position.
Bearded vultures perch obliquely or horizontally, looking characteristically hunch-shouldered. They normally perch openly on rock or crag, but rarely rest on tree branches.
Sources: (Ferguson-Lees & Christie, 2001)
Image: Susanne Nilsson
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