Lesser Yellow-headed Vulture

Cathartes burrovianus

The Lesser Yellow-headed Vulture is a scavenging bird of prey found in Central and South America. It has a distinctive yellow head and a dark brown body. This vulture plays a crucial role in its ecosystem by consuming carrion and helping to prevent the spread of disease. It can often be seen soaring high in the sky, using its keen eyesight to locate food. The Lesser Yellow-headed Vulture is a highly adaptable species, found in a variety of habitats including forests, savannas, and wetlands. It is often seen in proximity to human settlements where it can scavenge for food. Despite facing threats such as habitat loss and persecution, the vulture's population status is currently evaluated as Least Concern by the IUCN.

Habitat: Forests, savannas, wetlands