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Coragyps atratus (Bechstein, 1783)
Black Vulture
Family: Cathartidae
Introduction to the Birds

Photograph

© Greg Lavaty     (Photo ID #9297)

Map

Introduction


Most records of this species in B.C. have been supported by either detailed field notes or photographic evidence, although the origin of all records is uncertain and some (or all) may refer to escapees.

Note Authors: Rick Toochin and Jamie Fenneman

Status Information

Origin StatusProvincial StatusBC List
(Red Blue List)		COSEWIC
NativeSNAAccidentalNot Listed



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