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Black Vulture

Coragyps atratus

Photo by Dan Doucette
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Field Notes

Description:

Scavenger that feeds on carrion, but will also eat eggs or kill newborn animals. In areas populated by humans, it also feeds at garbage dumps.

Habitat:

rainforest edge, along a road

Notes:

I spotted 3 black vultures sitting on a fence while I was on my way to Canalendres.

Reference Links:

Black Vulture

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Comments (13)
Nimbid Ditavi
Amazing captures! I really like Vultures, they are just underrated :(. But you took awesome photos of them Dan! Awesome!
I in Eye -Jaclynne Cain
OH!!!! I LOVE vultures!!!! Hippy description: Vutures are the ultimate caretakers of the Earth! They consume disease and bacteria, then purify it before putting it back into the Earth. Their feces is sterile. Also their only form of self defense is to make themselves "undesirable" by vomiting on themselves to ward off predators. They are also very energy conscious and will always ride the wind current as opposed to flying whenever they can. They have such a bad rep considering how awesome they are!
Dan Doucette
Thanks Sckel and Micolo, they are kind of menacing looking!
Micolo
Awesome set Dandoucette,scary birds!!
Sckel
I like to see them gliding. It's beautiful.

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PublishedMay 27, 2013

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