Black American Vulture in close-up showing naked head and hook beak.

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A close-up of an Americn Black Vulture clearly showing its wrinkled naked head and staring eye. Often called a buzzard by mistake. Blackish eaglelike birds often seen soaring high in wide circles.

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Size: 4890px × 3591px
Location: Royal Palm, Everglades National Park, Florida, USA
Photo credit: © David Cantrille / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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