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Black Vulture

Black Vulture
Coragyps atratus

Black vultures can be distinguished from turkey vultures by their grey (not red or yellow) featherless head, black plumage and white patches on the undersurface of the outer wing. Most roost in the woods but forage for carrion in open areas. Read more...

Photo: Kim Hosen, Merrimac Farm, Nokesville, VA; April 21 2007