American Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus) photo
A group feed on the carcass of a green turtle, Chelonia mydas.
- Recorded 18 July 2008
- Added to IBC 3 years 8 weeks ago
- Ivan Sazima
- Locality Ubatuba, São Paulo State, Brazil
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Note that the birds use soft sites to reach the turtle's flesh.