Black Vulture
Coragyps atratus
ORDER: ACCIPITRIFORMES
FAMILY: CATHARTIDAE
IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern
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The more southern of our two common vulture species, the Black Vulture flaps its wings rather frequently while it soars. It is more social than the Turkey Vulture, often traveling in large flocks.