Black Vulture Apr 2026

: Rapid, strong wingbeats followed by very short glides. 🍴 Diet and Scavenging Strategy

: Uniform black plumage with a bare, wrinkled dark gray head. Wing Spans : Broad, rounded wings reaching up to five feet.

The black vulture ( Coragyps atratus ) is an aggressive and highly social scavenger. It plays a critical role in cleaning up the environment and preventing disease spread. 🦅 Key Characteristics

: They lack a syrinx and only hiss, grunt, or bark.

: White patches visible at the tips of their wings during flight.