Armadillo
Black Vulture Ambassador
Male
2004 / Adult
Imprint
About Armadillo
Armadillo came from a sanctuary in Missouri. His age, gender, and reason for being at the sanctuary are unknown. There are two possibilities. He may have arrived at the sanctuary as an imprint. The other possibility is that he was captive-bred at the sanctuary. In either case, he is non-releasable.
Description
Black Vultures have black plumage with white wing tips underneath, a bare black head, and black feet.
Habitat
Black Vultures prefer open areas within forested landscapes. They typically nest and roost in wooded areas and soar above open areas to seek their food.
Range
Black Vultures are found in the southern and eastern United States and Mexico, as well as Central and South America.
Life Span
Black Vulture’s average life span is 10 years in the wild and up to 30 years in captivity. The oldest known banded Black Vulture on record was at least 25 years, 6 months old.
Prey / Food
An aerial scavenger, the Black Vulture feeds on dead mammals ranging from mice to cattle.
Babies / Nests
Black vultures do not build nests. Nesting sites include rock outcrops, fallen trees, cliffs, and hollow logs. Black vultures lay 1 – 3 eggs in a clutch. The eggs hatch in about 38 – 39 days. Juveniles fledge (learn to fly) in about 70 – 98 days.
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