Black vulture
Coragyps atratus
New world vultures
(Cathartidae)
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Black with dark grey bold wrinkled neck and head. White edged tail and wings. A very adaptive bird that lives in cities feeding on fish and meat garbage. Often seen in groups in trees on the lookout for carrion. ⇔ l. 58-70 cm
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Urubù dalla testa nera
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Urubu-preto
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