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Black Vulture with "Headlights"
by budzbunny
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15 years ago
Here is a Black Vulture in flight, showing off his most characteristic and unigue field marks...Headlights! These vultures are the ONLY bird in North America that have a large bright patch on the underside tips of their wings. They shine with a light of their own and so, are called Headlights! Note, too the short, wide almost non-existent tail. This tail distinguishes them from Turkey Vultures, which have a LONG thin tail. Also Black Vultures soar with their wings completely straight, whereas Turkey Vultures have a sharp, very noticeable "V" angle to their wings as they soar. These THREE field marks are all you need to identify Black Vultures; Headlights, flat wings, and LACK of tail.
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Neex
~neex
I think you should add more background to your photos/ use rule of thirds
budzbunny
~budzbunny
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In this case there was NOTHING in the background, only sky. I was going for a reference, field-guide like photograph, to highlight the Headlights and lack of tail.
Neex
~neex
I wasnt just talking about this licture though bro, ;)
budzbunny
~budzbunny
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Yeah, I need to work on that.
