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Black Vulture (1st yr bird)
Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus atratus) 1st yr bird. Age determined by the mottling in its bill and its black head. The mottling will turn to an all black bill before the head turns gray.
Habitat
Edwards Plateau vegetational area. Riparian of Pedernales River at ca. 269 m (885 ft) elevation
Location
Pedernales Falls State Park, Blanco County, Texas, USA.
Date taken
September 2019
Scientific name
Coragyps atratus
Equipment used
Canon
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OMG! I've never seen a view of this Vulture this close up and a great capture Stanley!
 
my goodness!! amazing closeup of this young vulture, Stanley, awesome details and interesting aging details, top notch, many tfs!!!
 
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A cracking detailed close up, lighting and capture Stanley, many tfs and a fine set today.
 
Amazing shot! Can't say I love those birds, but when you see this kind of detail I might just change my mind.
 
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Amazing detail in this fantastic closeup shot ... brilliant wor ...
Tfs three awesome images, Stanley ...
 

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North America
Added by
Stanley Jones
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