Black Vulture Coragyps atratus
Anyone who’s been to Brevard Zoo is very familiar with this bird!
ORIGIN:
Central United States to South America
HABITAT:
Open fields, lowlands and urban areas
HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
4-6 lbs
Height: 1-2 ft
DIET:
Decaying animal and plant matter
PREDATORS:
Jaguars, mountain lions and raccoons
NATURAL DEFENSES:
Regurgitate food for easier takeoff when startled
REPRODUCTION:
35-day incubation
THREATS:
None
LIFE EXPECTANCY:
25 yrs in wild
Our animal information came from the following resources…
