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Species related to the American black vulture (Coragyps atratus)

Northern harrier (Circus cyaneus)
The northern harrier is a slender, medium-sized hawk, with a long tail, wings and legs, a characteristic white rump, and a distinctive... More 26 Images 11 Videos
Aristida (Aristida adscensionis)
Information on Aristida adscensionis is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Cattle egret (Bubulcus ibis)
The only species in its genus, the cattle egret gains its common name from its habit of commonly wandering alongside herds of cattle. It is... More 33 Images 10 Videos
Cleome (Cleome brachycarpa)
Information on Cleome brachycarpa is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 9 Images 0 videos
Bermuda sedge (Carex bermudiana)
Information on Bermuda sedge is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 14 Images 0 videos
American golden plover (Pluvialis dominica)
A medium-sized shorebird with attractive breeding plumage, the American golden plover (Pluvialis dominica) is characterised by its... More 14 Images 1 Video
Great egret (Casmerodius albus)
The great egret is a large heron which, as an adult, has entirely white plumage with contrasting black feet and long, black legs. Colour is... More 37 Images 6 Videos
Red siskin (Carduelis cucullata)
Information on the red siskin (Carduelis cucullata) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Western meadowlark (Sturnella neglecta)
With its melodious song and colourful plumage, the western meadowlark (Sturnella neglecta) is one of North America’s most popular birds... More 20 Images 1 Video
Chital (Axis axis)
Information on the chital is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 39 Images 3 Videos
Golden-winged warbler (Vermivora chrysoptera)
Information on the golden-winged warbler is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Turkey vulture (Cathartes aura)
With a bright, pinkish-red head, brownish-black plumage and a two metre wingspan, the turkey vulture is a highly distinctive bird of prey... More 30 Images 5 Videos
Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus)
One of the fastest species in the world, the peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) may reach speeds of up to 250 kilometres per hour (155... More 43 Images 11 Videos
Harpy eagle (Harpia harpyja)
Information on the harpy eagle is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 24 Images 0 videos
Swallow-tailed kite (Elanoides forficatus)
Information on the swallow-tailed kite is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 20 Images 1 Video
Lammergeier (Gypaetus barbatus)
Huge and majestic, the lammergeier is a highly distinctive bird-of-prey and one of the largest old world vultures. Enormous wings enable it... More 38 Images 5 Videos
Aplomado falcon (Falco femoralis)
Spanish for lead-coloured, the aplomado falcon’s common name is a reference to the adult’s blue-black upperparts. A slim-bodied raptor with... More 12 Images 1 Video
Eurasian sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus)
One of the most widespread diurnal raptor species, the Eurasian sparrowhawk is small-bodied, with relatively short, rounded wings, long legs... More 28 Images 9 Videos
Merlin (Falco columbarius)
An extremely fast, agile hunter, the merlin (Falco columbarius) is a small, distinctive species of falcon from the northern hemisphere. The... More 23 Images 2 Videos
Cooper's hawk (Accipiter cooperii)
Information on Cooper's hawk (Accipiter cooperii) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 33 Images 3 Videos
Red-tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis)
One of North America’s most widespread and common hawks, the red-tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) is easily identified by the red upper... More 26 Images 4 Videos
Yellow-headed caracara (Milvago chimachima)
Information on the yellow-headed caracara is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More 13 Images 1 Video
Socotra buzzard (Buteo socotraensis)
Information on the Socotra buzzard (Buteo socotraensis) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Grey crowned-crane (Balearica regulorum)
Standing at over a metre tall, this large, yet elegant crane graces many of Africa’s wetlands. Its predominantly grey plumage contrasts... More 31 Images 3 Videos
Northern royal albatross (Diomedea sanfordi)
With a wingspan of up to 3.2 meters, the northern royal albatross is one of the world’s largest flying birds. The plumage is white with... More 13 Images 8 Videos
Wolf spider (Pardosa amentata)
All wolf spiders are agile, fast-moving ground predators. This species is brownish in colour, and males are typically darker than females... More 16 Images 4 Videos
Cima discula (Hystricella turricula)
Information on the cima discula (Hystricella turricula) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Crotalaria (Crotalaria bamendae)
Information on Crotalaria bamendae is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Uluguru forest frog (Probreviceps uluguruensis)
Information on the Uluguru forest frog is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Lysipomia (Lysipomia tubulosa)
Information on Lysipomia tubulosa is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos

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