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Black vulture (Coragyps atratus brasiliensis)

National Park Service and Christopher Vuille-Kowing2025-06-01

National Park Service

National Park Service
Washington, D.C., United States

A black vulture perches on a bare tree branch, looking slightly downward. Its body is covered in dark, ruffled feathers, and its distinctive wrinkled, gray head is featherless. A blurred green background suggests foliage.
Coragyps atratus brasiliensis Black vulture (Belém 01)
National Park Service
Commonly found at the Everglades National Park

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  • Title: Black vulture (Coragyps atratus brasiliensis)
  • Creator: National Park Service, Christopher Vuille-Kowing
  • Date Created: 2025-06-01
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