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American Black Vulture

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American Black Vulture At Devil's Den
Devil's Den State Park
01/19/11
Content Vulture
Coragyps atratus Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park Homosassa, Citrus, Flori...

 


American black vultures are more aggressive than turkey vultures and often drive the latter away from carcasses. If frightened while on the ground, black vultures vomit anything they've just eaten to reduce their weight for a quicker take-off.

American black vulture (Coragyps atratus)
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American Black Vulture
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Turkey Vulture - Lesser Yellow-headed Vulture - Greater Yellow-headed Vulture ...

The American Black Vulture nests on the ground in hollow log, or cavity in wooded area. Nest is usually within 3m of the ground. The nesting area may be decorated with colored plastic, glass, or metal items.

Vulture, Black aka American Black Vulture Coragyps atratus Found: The Americas
Photographed by: 1, 8) Dick Daniels in Florida 2, 6, 7) Dick Daniels in South Carolina 3) Alan D Wilson near Austwell, Texas
4)Sandy Cole at Flamingo Gardens ...

Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus)
(aka American Black Vulture)
Brazil
The Black Vulture is common from the southern USA, through Central America and throughout most of South America except the extreme south and parts of the Andes.

A vulture, particularly the American Black Vulture and Turkey Vulture, or as a general term for vultures and condors.

Black Vulture Coragyps atratus
Described by: Bechstein (1793)
Alternate common name(s): American Black Vulture
Old scientific name(s): None known by website authors ...

See also: Black vulture, Vulture, Turkey Vulture, Turkey, Eagle