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Black Vulture

Coragyps atratus

Description:

Large raptor, black overall, short, featherless neck, pale bill, short and squared tail, long, pale gray legs and feet. Gray-black skin on head and neck is wrinkled. White-tipped wings, held horizontal in flight. Soars on thermals, must flap its wings more often than a Turkey Vulture.

Habitat:

Belton Lake area.

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joanbstanley
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joanbstanley

Texas, USA

Spotted on Jun 29, 2013
Submitted on Jul 2, 2013

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