Black Vulture

Black Vulture  Today, I was reminded of vultures.  Vultures are not so common locally; although occasionally you might see one.  The Black Vulture is a fairly large bird of prey 22–29 in tall with a 52–66 in wingspan and weighting 3.5 to 6.6 lb.  Its plumage is mainly glossy black while the head and neck are featherless showing its dark gray and wrinkled skin.  This Black Vulture image was captured in Everglades NP; just standing near a small lake with other vultures of various types.