Birds of Venezuela
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ACCIPITRIFORMES: Cathartidae (New World Vultures)
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Genus: Coragyps (1 species, 1 worldwide)
Black Vulture
(Coragyps atratus)
Florida, United States
Often abundant. Often the most common soarer. Uses vision and not scent to find carrion. Can survive on garbage and other items such as palm dates.
In flight, showing distinctive white in primary wing feathers.
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Colombia
Panama
Ecuador
Costa Rica
Mexico
Experimental sites:
Guyana
Peru
Nicaragua
Venezuela
Really Experimental sites:
Brazil
Bolivia
Cuba