Bearded Vulture Aïnat meets dominant female Perea 

As Perea entered the enclosure and climbed the nesting platform, Aïnat appeared visibly nervous. After a few minutes, unable to suppress his curiosity, the male cautiously approached Perea.
She clearly set the bounds. Perea's behaviour was not overly aggressive, but it was assertive enough to show Aïnat she was in control. He quickly grasped the message, and remarkably, there have been no conflicts between them thus far. It's common for females to exhibit dominant behaviours, which can sometimes pose challenges to successful pairing.
4vultures.org/blog/will-beard...