Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus)

''This page is for the American Raptor. If you are searching for the unrelated European species that sometimes also occasionally goes by this title, see Cinereous Vulture (Aegypius monachus). Urubu, American Black Vulture, Vultur Atratus, Catharista Urubu, and Coragyps Urubu all redirect here. For Carrion Crow, see Carrion Crow (disambiguation).''

Biome and Space requirements
The American Black Vulture in the wild lives from Texas to Chile. It soars over mountains and forests. In captivity, The vultures are given an enclosure with green foliage in it, and also some places to stand. It requires a medium sized aviary or over. Sand and rocks are also accepted.

Diet
In the wild, Black Vultures eat lots of different carrion, some foliage, and leftovers. In captivity, it is recommended to feed the vultures a variety of carcasses. Including mice, venison, beef, chicks, and rabbit. Flesh meats include beef, horse, lamb, and carnivorus bird mix. Vultures tend to have fast days so they can digest food from the previous day.

Locations
United Kingdom United States
 * London Zoo - Listed in their 2018 inventory
 * Chester Cathedral Falconry
 * Beale Park
 * Gauntlet Birds of Prey