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American Black Vulture


American Black Vulture
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Copyright: Jesus Linares (jlinaresp) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 413 W: 14 N: 809] (3095)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-06-24
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon SX 110 IS
Exposure: f/4.3, 1/640 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-06-26 2:42
Viewed: 396
Points: 40
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [Spanish]
This bird really is not pretty, but we must respect it because it makes an excellent health in our ecosystems, consuming the remains of dead animals constantly.

This "Zamuro" was photographed during a hike yesterday (holiday in our country) in the company of my teenager, it was he who warned me about the presence of this "quiet" individual, located on the edge of a cliff near a trail we were following in an area without much vegetation on the mountain.

The black vulture allowed him to take a few pictures, before launching into the ravine near-free fall and then rise vertically for height, a true master of the air.
Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Incertae sedis(disputed) Family: Cathartidae Genus: Coragyps (Saint-Hilaire, 1853) Species: C. atratus
Binomial name Coragyps atratus

The American Black Vulture, Coragyps atratus, also known as the Black Vulture, is a bird in theNew World vulture family whose range extends from the southeastern United States to Central Chileand Uruguay in South America. Although a common and widespread species, it has a somewhat more restricted distribution than its compatriot, the Turkey Vulture, which breeds well into Canada and south to Tierra del Fuego. Despite the similar name and appearance, this species is unrelated to theEurasian Black Vulture. The latter species is an Old World vulture in the family Accipitridae (which includes eagles, hawks, kites and harriers), whereas the American species is a New World vulture. It is the only extant member of the genus Coragyps, which is in the family Cathartidae. It inhabits relatively open areas which provide scattered forests or shrublands. With a wingspan of 1.5 m (5 ft) the American Black Vulture is a large bird though relatively small for a vulture. It has black plumage, a featherless, grayish-black head and neck, and a short, hooked beak.
The American Black Vulture is a scavenger and feeds on carrion, but will also eat eggs or kill newborn animals. In areas populated by humans, it also feeds at garbage dumps. It finds its meals either by using its keen eyesight or by following other (New World) vultures, which possess a keen sense of smell. Lacking a syrinx—the vocal organ of birds—its only vocalizations are grunts or low hisses. It lays its eggs in caves or hollow trees or on the bare ground, and generally raises two chicks each year, which it feeds by regurgitation. In the United States, the vulture receives legal protection under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918. This vulture also appeared in Mayan codices.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Black_Vulture
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  • Great 
  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1930 W: 6 N: 5388] (19222)
  • [2009-06-26 2:45]

Ciao Jesus,questa non e' solo una foto di un uccello,ma una composizione artistica gi grande livello.Davveo bellissima l'ambientazione,con un gioco di luci e ombre e una nitidezza eccezzionali.Complimenti per la splendida cattura,buona giornata,LUCIANO

Hi Jesus,
American Black Vulture, has a very nice pose ...
Excellent shot with fine details and splendid sharpness.
Have a nice day,
Seyfi

Hi Jesus,
A nice capture of this beautiful Black American vulture. Very well composed shot with good details. Thanks a lot for sharing.

Hi Jesus,

Superb capture of this Vulture. Nice sharp features and bright colours make this photo very beautiful. the Bird is also a giant and the background is very nice. Overall a great composition.

TFS,
Kedar

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1297 W: 0 N: 2467] (8757)
  • [2009-06-26 5:40]

hi Jesus,
wow...what a capture of this special bird. well presented at its natural surroundings.
Very sharp and clear. Really a unique shot and excellent shot to be shared.

regards,
Foozi

REGARDS,
fOOZI

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  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1689 W: 0 N: 3811] (15342)
  • [2009-06-26 5:44]

hello Jesus,
What an impressive bird! Your shot is well taken, even if a little against the light. I like how you framed the picture and beautiful to have included the rock in the front. Great and even greater because it has been taken in the wild. Bravo!
Anne

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1336 W: 56 N: 4502] (15508)
  • [2009-06-26 5:51]

Hello Jesus,
Wonderfrul capture.I liked POV,details on black feathers,framing and composition a lot.Best regards Siggi

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  • Chiza Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 34 W: 0 N: 197] (962)
  • [2009-06-26 7:09]

Una belleza de toma,de gran calidad...aunque a veces somos injustos con estas especies la verdad tienen lo suyo...magnifica informacion saludos.Luis.

great portriat, TFS Ori

Hello Jesús,

By most standards probably not a pretty bird, or maybe it is the behaviour that make us think so...
This is a fine capture and a good pose, well framed and with good details in the difficult dark plumage!

Greetings,
Pablo -

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2345 W: 92 N: 5348] (17102)
  • [2009-06-26 10:11]

Hello Jesus,
Beautiful photo of this vulture. Great pose, sharpness and natural colours. Very good BG and composition.
Regards,
Peter

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2860 W: 34 N: 8481] (31692)
  • [2009-06-26 13:55]

Hi Jesus. This is a first class close up of this unusual bird. You have taken it with fine detail and natural colours. I great pose just on the rock looking down at you. All with interesting notes well done TFS.
Nick..

Have a nice weekend.

Witaj Jesus
Splendid aves. Excellent shot with fine details and splendid sharpness. Very good BG and composition.
Gratuluje i pozdrawiam - Roma

Wowww.... what a magnificent and great capture of this spectacular bird MF Jesus. Your POV/DOF and composition managed are great.
TFS and have a nice WE MF!
Cheers,

Bayram

hello Jesus

and excellent photo of the American Black Vulture and i can say
among the best ones of your galery, fine frontal POV
and appropriate vertical framing, fine focus with great sharpness
and details, i love the mountain silhouette as background, TFS

Asbed

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  • taba Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 479 W: 129 N: 300] (1685)
  • [2009-06-26 17:50]

Hola Jesus
Boa captura e com exelente aproveitamento tecnico do seu equipamento, ótimo POV, seu e do "urubú" como o chamamos por aqui.
Sua foto esta com uma grande nitidez e os elementos que a estão compondo parecem que colocados para a chegar a esse resultado.

parabéns amigo;

Taba

Hello Jesus
A great shot of this American Black Vulture taken in a beautiful natural environment, thbird an the rocks are very sharp, pose, colors and PoV are superb
Have a nice sunday
Jacqueline

ciao Jesus!
l'avvoltoio non e' uno dei piu' belli uccelli,come scrivi nella nota,ma e' utile e serve per l'ecosistema....ma hai saputo con questo ritratto,mostrarcelo con una luce diversa e rendere questo Gallinazo
migliore....

buona domenica sERGIO

Hi Jesus,

The close-up view is showing with precision the details and colors of the American Black Vultures. The subject is well framed. The light is enhancing the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre

Hi Jesus,

Beautiful capture, excellent portrait of the Black Vulture. I'm not sure if I ever saw this interesting specie here on TN. Lights didn't help You for making this shot, but You've done the job very well. Bravo.

Off-topic: I didn't forget the fungi pics which You sent me, I'll send them further to Marco, because I have no other idea about the ID.

Best regards from Hungary, László

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