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Both Black and Turkey Vultures are extremely common in Panama, the latter especially in migration, when flocks numbering in the
thousands may be seen soaring above the isthmus. Both species seem to be expanding their range, Turkey southward and Black northward, as they
are perfectly designed to take advantage of an abundance of carrion created by both ranching and automotive traffic. I've generally
found Turkey Vulture harder to observe at close range than Black, so I was delighted to find the bird pictured below, perched on a low
branch at Punta Burica in May of 2006.
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