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Geographic
range: Neotropical: C. burrovianus
can be found locally from S Mexico
through Central America (not reported from Guatemala) to N Argentina.
In Mexico this species was reported locally from savannas on the Atlantic
coast (Tamaulipas, Veracruz, Tabasco and Campeche) and on Pacific
coast in Oaxaca.
Physical characteristics: A
large (65 - 70 cm) vulture similar to Turkey vulture, but with more
contrast in between the upper and under surface of the wings. The
upper part is usually dark black and undersurface silvery. The most
distinctive feature is the orange - yellow face and neck and blue
or blue -gray crown. Legs are whitish.
Food habits: Diet, as in other vultures,
consists entirely of carrion.
Reproduction: Similar to Turkey vulture.
Behavior: This species displays the
typical behavior of other vultures - circling on the thermals and
scanning a large area for carrion. Although it is reportedly a less
frequent visitor to large carcasses. In areas where roads cross its
range, it is often seen perched on fence posts nearby, having learned
to feed on road-kills.
Habitat: Damp grasslands, marshes, savannahs and broken patches
of forest near water.
Biomes: tropical savannas, wetlands
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