Can’t have an International Vulture Awareness Day without including The American Black Vulture.

I think of beauty when I see the Black Vulture!

The Black Vulture is a federally protected migratory bird protected under the Migratory bird Treaty Act of 1918.

The Black Vulture

Large black bird, slightly smaller than the turkey vulture, with white patches on underside of wingtips.

A Scavenging Bird of Prey.

Primarily eats carrion but occasionally will kill and eat young livestock causing problems for farmers.

Does not have a strong sense of smell and may follow turkey vultures to find food.

Usually eats in a flock and roosts in groups in trees.

Does not have a voice box, makes raspy hisses and grunts.