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[Pezzie]

Here they are.  

[Kachina624]

Ugliest things on earth.  I've been really c!owe to some.  They're big too.

[SilleeMee]

Most, if not all, vultures have little or no feathers on their heads and they have a 'collar' of feathers at the base of their necks. The reason for those features lies in what and how they eat. The collar serves as a sort of bib to prevent stuff from dripping down and their bald heads makes things more sanitary. Think about where they put their heads when they eat...kinda gross really.

[Enufstuff]

@Pezzie   They are not cute and cuddly, but that is a great picture.

[silkyk]

What is totally creepy is when they sit on the fence with wings wide open and stay that way for half an hour or more.

[Mersha]

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@silkyk wrote:

What is totally creepy is when they sit on the fence with wings wide open and stay that way for half an hour or more.

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This is a great picture for a Stephen King book cover.

[chickenbutt]

Oh wow!  I don't think we have those anywhere near here.    I like the pic of the one with the blue hair.  Is that a gender thing or just a different type?

They look as large as a turkey!   The largest birds I've seen here are the hawks and the black birds (I think they're crows).    There is a family of the crows hanging out at my house lately.  I just finished bringing in one of the trash cans and talked to them for a bit.

I was wondering how long it would take for them to stop cawing 'danger'.  It didn't take too long.     

[mspatmac]

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@SilleeMee wrote:

Most, if not all, vultures have little or no feathers on their heads and they have a 'collar' of feathers at the base of their necks. The reason for those features lies in what and how they eat. The collar serves as a sort of bib to prevent stuff from dripping down and their bald heads makes things more sanitary. Think about where they put their heads when they eat...kinda gross really.

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@SilleeMee 

I learn something new every day here it seems.  Now I know about vultures.  Thanks I think  LOL  😂

[KKJ]

I too find them ugly and rather repulsive, but got schooled on them recently by my 8-yr-old granddaughter. She's very smart and loves learning about different animals & creatures. She says vultures get a bad rap and are very important to the environment. I told her I still don't like them.  lol

[MamaWick]

I find vultures fascinating.   They are nature's clean up crew.  They are very civilized, taking turns when they feast.