Seen as harbingers of death and disease, staples of horror films and Halloween decor, vultures actually play an important ...

What is the white-backed vulture? The white-backed vulture is the most common and widespread vulture in sub-Saharan Africa. It is recognizable by its dark-brown face, long, white neck, and of ...

Adult: the red skin color of the head contrasts with the ivory bill and dark feather ruff on the neck. Juvenile ... The tail is relatively long. The black vulture has a quicker, shallow flap ...

Ever wondered what role the neck serves? Besides holding the head in place, of course. Depending on the bird's diet and ...