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Lesser Yellow-headed Vulture
Lesser Yellow-headed Vulture (Cathartes burrovianus subsp. urubitinga) Sexes similar. South Wild, south of Pocon, Mato Grosso, Brazil. Cerrado (savannah) with riparian woods and scattered wetlands adjacent
Habitat
Cerrado (savannah) with riparian woods and scattered wetlands adjacent to the Pixaim River at ca. 128 m (420 ft) elevation.
Location
South Wild, south of Pocon, Mato Grosso, Brazil.
Date taken
August 2015
Scientific name
Cathartes burrovianus
Equipment used
Canon
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Another great flight shot you've got here Stanley - done well today, haven't you LOL.

Very nice work my friend.
 
Superb aerial capture Stanley, lovely Tfs

A Very Happy New Year to you and yours.
 
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That's a brilliant shot Stanley. But for the yellow face, they could well be mistaken for a turkey vulture. Guess we have to look carefully.
 
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Wow, they sure look like our Turkey Vultures. This is one beautiful aerial capture of this Vulture Stanley.
 

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