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Black vulture

Coragyps atratus

Photo by auntnance123
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28.6122, -80.8076

Field Notes

Description:

smaller than turkey vulture with short tail; larger area of head and neck covered in skin (distinguishes it from juvenile turkey vulture)

Habitat:

wildlife refuge this spotting, but they are seen in a wide variety of areas

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