Black Vulture

Description:

A large soaring bird that has broad wings with a large whitish patch at tip. Black body and a short, square tail. Dark gray head unfeathered and wrinkled. Frequently flaps while soaring.

Habitat:

Roosts in dense forests with large trees, and searches open spaces for carrion. Black Vultures are more common in flat lowlands than in higher elevations. They often soar higher than Turkey Vultures and gather in large numbers at roadkill and other carrion.