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Cathartes aura
Medium vulture, mostly black with red, featherless head and upper neck. Wings are held in a shallow V in flight. One of the few birds of prey that is able to use its sense of smell to find food. They are attracted to the smell of mercaptan, a gas produced by the beginnings of decay.
Parking Lot
Spotted on Dec 2, 2011
Submitted on Dec 4, 2011
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