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Black Vulture

Coragyps atratus

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Description:

A large all black bird. the head and neck lack feathers as the bird sticks it's head into carrion to eat.

Habitat:

Foothills of the southern Appalachians.

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Raptors of North America
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PublishedMay 17, 2013

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