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Black vulture

Coragyps atratus

Description:

The Black Vulture also known as the American Black Vulture, is a bird in the New World vulture family whose range extends from the southeastern United States to Central Chile and Uruguay in South America. Although a common and widespread species, it has a somewhat more restricted distribution than its compatriot, the Turkey Vulture, which breeds well into Canada and south to Tierra del Fuego.

Habitat:

Wakodahatchee wetlands, FL

Notes:

Just hanging out on a martin house in the rain!

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3 Comments

KarenL
KarenL 11 years ago

Thanks Satyen!
Ava, I wondered if they were staying safe inside the house!

Ava T-B
Ava T-B 11 years ago

Hmmmm...where are those house martins?
Lovely series, Karen!

Wild Things
Wild Things 11 years ago

Lovely pics Karen!

KarenL
Spotted by
KarenL

Palm Beach, Florida, USA

Spotted on May 24, 2012
Submitted on May 25, 2012

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