Black Vulture

Coragyps atratus

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.

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13 Comments

Dan Doucette 10 years ago

Thanks Manuljie and Augusto for the link.

Augusto Patiño Ramirez 10 years ago

http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/178...

Dan Doucette 10 years ago

Thanks a lot Phillip!

Nimbid Ditavi 10 years ago

Amazing captures! I really like Vultures, they are just underrated :(. But you took awesome photos of them Dan! Awesome!

Dan Doucette 10 years ago

Thanks for the great description Jaclynne.

I in Eye -Jaclynne Cain 10 years ago

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!