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Coragyps atratus
Large vulture found throughout Oklahoma. Black head distinguishes it from the Turkey Vulture, which sports a red head.
This individual was found nesting in a small hill made up of limestone boulders. Surrounding area is a cross-timber, oak-hickory forest. The hill is bordered by a 70 acre lake.
The nest was at ground level inside a rocky "cave" at the base of a hill.
Spotted on Mar 12, 2011
Submitted on Jan 2, 2012
2 Comments
Wow! I've never seen a vulture nest. Thanks!
Great shots. Loved the eggs.