Black Vulture
Coragyps atratus Flamingo, Everglades,
Florida
March 2000 Photographed by: Amy Roosenberg
Descriptive Information
- Field marks: large
black bird; black featherless head; pale primary feathers noticable in flight;
short tail
- General habitat: open
country, shores, dumps, populated areas
- Geographic range: southern
US, esp. east, and into Mexico
- Ecosystem(s) where observed:
coastal regions, soaring over most areas
Feeding Habits
- The Black Vulture is a scavenger
that eats dead animals and scraps from human food and trash. It finds
its food solely by sight and may watch and follow Turkey Vultures to their
prey.
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