{"id":5838,"date":"2025-07-11T14:27:04","date_gmt":"2025-07-11T17:27:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/etalblog.com\/?page_id=5838"},"modified":"2026-03-09T23:20:31","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T02:20:31","slug":"buitres","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/etalblog.com\/en\/proyecto\/buitres\/","title":{"rendered":"Vulture Survey"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-3ad17e27 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-403055f9 uag-blocks-common-selector\" style=\"--z-index-desktop:1000;;--z-index-tablet:undefined;;--z-index-mobile:undefined;\"><div class=\"uagb-separator-spacing-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-f8ec2bd3 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-d34d1960\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">\ud83e\udeb6<strong> World's longest vulture survey!!!<\/strong> \ud83e\udeb6<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\ud83c\udf0e During our journey across the American continent, we embarked on a unique adventure: <strong>to carry out the longest vulture census in the world<\/strong>. It's not just about traveling thousands of kilometers from the north to the south of the continent, but about carrying with us a very clear mission: <br><br>\ud83e\udd85 <strong>raise awareness of the ecological role of birds using vultures as an example, and at the same time, <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\ud83d\udc49 <strong>generate a meeting point with people, communities and projects that care about biodiversity.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-5d28ddf4 uag-blocks-common-selector\" style=\"--z-index-desktop:1000;;--z-index-tablet:undefined;;--z-index-mobile:undefined;\"><div class=\"uagb-separator-spacing-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-13ea33b1\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>Current data<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-ast-global-color-8-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-cad298ab wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0;flex-basis:60%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-e837ff45\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Days of adventure: <\/h2><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33%\"><div style=\"    text-align: center;     font-size: 60px;     font-weight: bold; align-items: center;    font-family: 'Abel', sans-serif;\"> 233\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-8d30f30c\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Km traveled: <\/h2><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-fc1e06ea\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>7085<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-ast-global-color-8-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-07b7b7eb wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-3005e83c\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Vulture Survey<\/h2><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center has-ast-global-color-8-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image aligncenter uagb-block-a51dcb47 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-center\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/etalblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/contador-buitres_7mar26-1024x267.jpg ,https:\/\/etalblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/contador-buitres_7mar26-scaled.jpg 780w, https:\/\/etalblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/contador-buitres_7mar26-scaled.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/etalblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/contador-buitres_7mar26-1024x267.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-6800\" width=\"4278\" height=\"1116\" title=\"contador buitres_7mar26\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"max-width: 800px; margin: auto;\">\n  <div style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; padding-bottom: 75%; height: 0;\">\n    <iframe \n      src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1LObSF2hLTzABzzgm_Ka-Ye5T5RKLskE&#038;ehbc=2E312F\"\n      style=\"position: absolute; top:0; left:0; width:100%; height:100%; border:0;\">\n    <\/iframe>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-10ff37f7 uag-blocks-common-selector\" style=\"--z-index-desktop:1000;;--z-index-tablet:undefined;;--z-index-mobile:undefined;\"><div class=\"uagb-separator-spacing-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-98c116cf alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-b69b8fbc\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>Why vultures?<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">Vultures are scavenger birds, but beyond their popular image\u2014often negative or misunderstood\u2014they play a crucial role <strong>essential role in ecosystems<\/strong> <sup>1<\/sup> such as:<br> <br>\u267b\ufe0f by recycling organic matter <br>\ud83e\udda0 preventing the spread of diseases <br>\ud83c\udf31 helping to keep healthy environments <br><br>However, many vulture species in the Americas and around the world are <strong>threatened <\/strong>mainly because<strong> poisoning, habitat loss, collisions with human-made structures, and direct persecution<\/strong> <sup>1, 2, 3<\/sup>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-8d36e1dc uag-blocks-common-selector\" style=\"--z-index-desktop:1000;;--z-index-tablet:undefined;;--z-index-mobile:undefined;\"><div class=\"uagb-separator-spacing-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-00ba5365 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-37346dec\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>Advantages of studying them<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\ud83d\udd0d Vultures have a key advantage for large-scale studies: they are relatively easy to detect. They are large birds, often soar in circles using thermal currents, and perch in visible locations. Across the American continent, there are only seven vulture species <sup>4<\/sup>, which makes identification easier even for less experienced observers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\ud83d\udc49 We want this journey to be an opportunity to show how fascinating these birds are, their diversity across the Americas, and how urgent it is to protect them.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-6aca256d uag-blocks-common-selector\" style=\"--z-index-desktop:1000;;--z-index-tablet:undefined;;--z-index-mobile:undefined;\"><div class=\"uagb-separator-spacing-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-630a6c35 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-bb1b8363\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong><strong>How we do it?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\ud83d\udcf2 Throughout the journey, we record our vulture observations on <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/ebird.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">eBird<\/a> <sup>5<\/sup>, a scientific citizen science platform that allows users to store, share, and analyze bird data in real time. Each record contribute valuable information on the distribution, abundance, and behavior of these species across the continent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\ud83e\udd1d We also are sharing stories, photos, interviews, and educational materials on our blog and social media. It is a mix of <strong>science, conservation, travel, and communication<\/strong>, with the goal of generating interest among both the general public and the scientific community.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-ceddcbd1 uag-blocks-common-selector\" style=\"--z-index-desktop:1000;;--z-index-tablet:undefined;;--z-index-mobile:undefined;\"><div class=\"uagb-separator-spacing-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-79289067 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-14adf7a2\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>Which species do we expect to find?<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile has-medium-font-size\" style=\"border-width:20px;border-radius:0px;margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0;padding-right:0;padding-left:0;grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/etalblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/condor-1-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5853 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/etalblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/condor-1-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/etalblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/condor-1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/etalblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/condor-1-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/etalblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/condor-1-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/etalblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/condor-1.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Andean Condor (<em>Vultur gryphus<\/em>)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-abcc9266\"><div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-4ad3abbf\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">It inhabits the Andes of South America<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-6a476cc1\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">It is the largest vulture on the continent<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-85cde219\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">Weight: 8 \u2013 15 kg<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-1fcc7c11\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">Wingspan: 2,6 \u2013 3,2 m<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-b955bad3\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">Conservation status: Vulnerable<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile has-medium-font-size\" style=\"border-width:20px;padding-right:0;padding-left:0;grid-template-columns:auto 30%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>California Condor (<em>Gymnogyps californianus<\/em>)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-4e4a12cf\"><div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-991b6e9d\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">It inhabits mountain ranges in the western United States<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-0b003fa0\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">Its population dropped to just 27 individuals!<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-5cd7ba2e\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">Weight: 7.9 \u2013 9.9 kg<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-4308d770\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">Wingspan: 2,8 \u2013 3 m<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-eccec0a9\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">Conservation status: Critically Endangered<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/etalblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/californiano-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5851 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/etalblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/californiano-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/etalblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/californiano-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/etalblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/californiano-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/etalblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/californiano-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/etalblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/californiano.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"border-width:20px;padding-right:0;padding-left:0;grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/etalblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/jote-real-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5880 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/etalblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/jote-real-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/etalblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/jote-real-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/etalblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/jote-real-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/etalblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/jote-real-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/etalblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/jote-real.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>King Vulture (<em><em>Sarcoramphus papa<\/em><\/em>)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-d92f3e48\"><div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-86e9b405\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">It inhabits tropical areas from Mexico to Argentina<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-d38bd994\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">It is the most striking vulture in terms of coloration, with a predominantly white body<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-69c11a9e\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">Weight: 4.5 kg<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-af47a8be\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">Wingspan: 1,7 \u2013 2 m<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-9bea58c4\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">Conservation status: Least Concern<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"border-width:20px;padding-right:0;padding-left:0;grid-template-columns:auto 30%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Turkey Vulture (<em>Cathartes aura<\/em>)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-01fe9780\"><div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-366d91e0\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">Widely distributed, from southern Argentina to southern Canada <\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-6934b6c1\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">It has an excellent sense of smell and vision <\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-fcd82a99\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">Weight: 1.5 \u2013 2.3 kg<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-8d1c4eae\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">Wingspan: 1,5 \u2013 2 m<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-7fcec10d\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">Conservation status: Least Concern<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/etalblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/colorado-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5890 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/etalblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/colorado-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/etalblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/colorado-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/etalblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/colorado-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/etalblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/colorado-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/etalblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/colorado.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"border-width:20px;padding-right:0;padding-left:0;grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/etalblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/amarillo-chico-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5895 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/etalblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/amarillo-chico-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/etalblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/amarillo-chico-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/etalblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/amarillo-chico-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/etalblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/amarillo-chico-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/etalblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/amarillo-chico.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Lesser Yellow-headed Vulture (<em>Cathartes burrovianus<\/em>)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-ac10fdf3\"><div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-0b281bc3\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">Neotropical distribution, from Argentina and Uruguay to Mexico <\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-b1500198\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">Its beak is not very strong, so it depends on other species to open carcasses <\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-d3ff5007\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">Weight: 1.2 \u20132.2 kg<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-bf2471cc\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">Wingspan: 21,5 \u2013 1,7 m<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-eb7815a1\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">Conservation status: Least Concern<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"border-width:20px;padding-right:0;padding-left:0;grid-template-columns:auto 30%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Greater Yellow-headed Vulture (<em>Cathartes melambrotus<\/em>)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-61066eff\"><div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-ad90ad14\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 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288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">Wingspan: 1,7 \u2013 2,1 m<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-990bfe72\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">Conservation status: Least Concern<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/etalblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/amarillo-grande-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5902 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/etalblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/amarillo-grande-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/etalblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/amarillo-grande-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/etalblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/amarillo-grande-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/etalblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/amarillo-grande-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/etalblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/amarillo-grande.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"border-width:20px;padding-right:0;padding-left:0;grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/etalblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/negro-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5909 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/etalblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/negro-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/etalblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/negro-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/etalblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/negro-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/etalblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/negro-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/etalblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/negro.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Black Vulture (<em>Coragyps atratus<\/em>)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list 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256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">It lacks a well-developed sense of smell and usually does not locate carrion by scent<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-d5bcf3e6\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 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State of the World\u2019s Raptors. The Peregrine Fund, Boise, Idaho, USA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);font-size:10px\"><sup>2<\/sup> Winkler DW, Billerman SM &amp; Lovette IJ. 2020.&nbsp;Buitres del Nuevo Mundo&nbsp;(<em>Cathartidae<\/em>), version 1.0. En Birds of the World (Billerman SM, <em>et al.<\/em> editores). Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca, NY, USA.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.2173\/bow.cathar2.01\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.2173\/bow.cathar2.01<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);font-size:10px\"><sup>3<\/sup> EDGE of Existence. 2025. EDGE of Existence. Zoological Society of London. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgeofexistence.org\/download-edge-lists\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.edgeofexistence.org\/download-edge-lists<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);font-size:10px\"><sup>4<\/sup> IUCN. 2025. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 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