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Coragyps atratus
What can I say...you have all seen them. They are quite regal in their putrid nature!
Tropical dry forest in NW Costa Rica 6 weeks into the rainy season.
Spotted on May 31, 2012
Submitted on Jun 14, 2012
3 Comments
Thanks, Larry, I do know that...genetic studies have changed our historical beliefs, but they're enough like raptors to me that I am including them in this mission. Thank you for adding yours!!
Hi Christy, Thanks for the invite. I joined your mission and I will add some "raptors" to it. Vultures aren't really raptors. They aren't a bird of prey. They are actually more closely related to the storks and have developed different adaptations in their feet for walking and their wings for effortless soaring. They have no need to fly fast as they are never stalking a living creature. You can read more here:
http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/wildlife/bi...
Great spotting! I'd love you to add them to the mission Raptors of North America please: http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8627...