Stock Photo: A Coragyps Atratus (Black Vulture) And The Garbage Dump
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This is the black vulture, Coragyps atratus species, Cathartidae family. The black vulture has a Nearctic and Neotropical distribution. The black vulture is a scavenger and feeds on carrion. Often seen in large groups near garbage dumps and landfills. Black vultures are often seen in pastures, suburban and urban areas soaring or perched on fence posts or dead trees. Observed at El Remate village garbage dump, Petén, northern Guatemala.
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bird wildlife animal beak nature wing finch branch sparrow black vulture garbage coragyps atratus species cathartidae family nearctic neotropical distribution scavenger feeds carrion large groups dumps landfills vultures pastures suburban urban areas soaring perched fence posts dead trees observed remate village dump petén northern guatemala
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