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Black Vulture

A Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus) on a roadside fence post waiting for his next meal. (05.15.04)

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Black Vulture

The Black Vulture has a typical wingspan of 54-inches. Taking a rapid series of photographs David caught this vulture in flight. (05.15.04)

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Black Vulture

Wings folded on the down stroke. (05.15.04)

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Black Vulture

Although he has a large wingspan, it is not as large as the Turkey Vultures and Bald Eagles also in our area. The Turkey Vulture has a typical wingspan of 72-inches. The Bald Eagle has a typical wingspan of up to 90-inches! (05.15.04)

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