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Coragyps atratus
This vulture is seen in the Southern US as well as Middle and South America. Feeds mostly on carrion (dead animals). Black plumage with a greyish black head.
This particular specimen was a captive bird that was part of an educational program. They are not normally found in upstate New York.
Spotted on Sep 7, 2008
Submitted on May 7, 2012
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