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2007-02-22 13:27:48 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets Birds

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Vultures, also known as buzzards, are scavenging birds which feed on the remains of dead animals. Two species of vultures are found in North Carolina, the Turkey Vulture, Cathartes aura, and the Black Vulture, Coragyps atratus. The black vulture is more common in eastern North Carolina while the turkey vulture is more common in the mountains and the Piedmont.

The black vulture may be found throughout North Carolina but is generally uncommon in the piedmont section and is considered somewhat rare in the mountains of western North Carolina. They are often found in large flocks perching near a possible food source or soaring overhead. The black vulture, like the turkey vulture, is a scavenging bird, feeding on the flesh of various dead animals. They locate their food by a combination of sight and scent. Vultures are often observed along highways where road-killed animals, both wild and domestic, are easily found. They will eat almost any animal carcass, even those that have begun to rot, but black vultures seem to prefer the larger dead animals. This is probably due to their gregarious feeding and flocking behavior. The vulture's bare head is an interesting adaptation which allows them to stick their head within the carcass of a dead animal without fear of soiling feathers and creating conditions for bacterial growth about the face. Black vultures nest in early spring, laying their eggs in tree cavities, on rocky ledges, or in caves. Nesting locations are usually in remote areas and may be far from their feeding grounds.

2007-02-22 13:44:13 · answer #1 · answered by msjerge 7 · 1 0

they are awesome WILD birds. they are huge!!! we live in the migratory path of turkey vultures, they have a 4 - 6 ft wing span. spew poo and barf when upset, eat dead stuff. but shy.

2007-02-22 17:25:18 · answer #2 · answered by bearfox_traders 3 · 0 0

Main one is carrion.
The rest you can find out by googling

2007-02-22 13:35:55 · answer #3 · answered by Kikkaz 4 · 0 0

they like to crap on your car.

2007-02-22 15:19:12 · answer #4 · answered by James k 5 · 0 1

idunno. try googling it. im sure it will work

2007-02-22 13:36:29 · answer #5 · answered by My chesse 2 · 0 2

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