Like the Turkey Vulture, Black Vulture eats carrion, to which it is drawn by its exceptional sense of smell. It has a less widespread range, being generally absent in the west, and is distinguished from Turkey Vulture by the absence of red on the face, and by the silvery patches at the tips of the wings, which are easily seen in flight.
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Black Vulture
Loxahatchee NWR, Boynton Beach, FL
December 13, 2005 ©John Schwarz
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Black Vulture
Loxahatchee NWR, Boynton Beach, FL
December 13, 2005 ©John Schwarz
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Black Vulture
Loxahatchee NWR, Boynton Beach, FL
December 13, 2005 ©John Schwarz
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Black Vulture
Loxahatchee NWR, Boynton Beach, FL
December 13, 2005 ©John Schwarz
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Black Vulture
Everglades NP, FL
April 9, 2008 ©John Schwarz
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Black Vulture
Everglades NP, FL
April 9, 2008 ©John Schwarz
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Black Vulture
Everglades NP, FL
April 9, 2008 ©John Schwarz
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Black Vulture
Everglades NP, FL
April 9, 2008 ©John Schwarz
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Black Vulture
Everglades NP, FL
April 9, 2008 ©John Schwarz
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Black Vulture
Everglades NP, FL
April 9, 2008 ©John Schwarz
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Black Vulture
Pelican Harbor, North Miami, FL
December 26, 2009 ©John Schwarz
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Black Vulture
Pelican Harbor, North Miami, FL
December 26, 2009 ©John Schwarz
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Black Vulture
Loxahatchee NWR, Boynton Beach, FL
December 13, 2005 ©John Schwarz