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Black vulture or American black vulture is the most commonly found vulture of two common vulture species. They flap their wings frequently and travel in large flocks. Black vultures are a common and widespread species of birds. They inhabit in relatively open areas especially in scattered forests and shrub lands. In the United States, black vultures receive a legal protection under Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918.

Black vultures are large soaring birds with broad wings that have a large white patch at the tips. Entire body is black. They have a short and square shaped tail and dark grey unfeathered and wrinkled head. Black vultures weigh around 1.6 to 2 kg, size is about 62-68 cm and wing span is around 135-150 cm. They are usually silent and sometimes make soft hisses, grunts and barks. Black vulture is a scavenger that normally feeds on carrion. They also eat eggs or kill newborn animals. In human populated areas, they feed on garbage dumps. They find their meals by using their keen eyesight or by following other vultures that possess a keen sense of smell.

Pictures of Birds Black Vulture Birds Pictures and Black Vulture Birds Kind

Pictures of Birds Black Vulture Birds Pictures and Black Vulture Birds Kind

Pictures of Birds Black Vulture Birds Pictures and Black Vulture Birds Kind

Pictures of Birds Black Vulture Birds Pictures and Black Vulture Birds Kind

Pictures of Birds Black Vulture Birds Pictures and Black Vulture Birds Kind

Pictures of Birds Black Vulture Birds Pictures and Black Vulture Birds Kind

Pictures of Birds Black Vulture Birds Pictures and Black Vulture Birds Kind