Pity the poor vulture. As a carrion eater, he has suffered from an image problem throughout his existence. His countenance is not particularly attractive, and he is naturally associated with ...

Dark flying creatures such as bats, ravens, crows and owls have long been a staple of Halloween decorations. Lately, another creepy, carrion-eating critter perched on gnarled, barren limbs has been ...

Some species of animals in North America have experienced a degree of difficulty adapting to the encroachment of humans into their environment. Many have almost been extirpated, while a few have gone ...

The Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus) is one of three species of new world vultures that inhabits the United States. This particular species is a common carrion feeding bird that resides in the ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- On Christmas Day, a West Brighton resident happened upon a bird of prey that has become fairly common on Staten Island: A turkey vulture. The lurking buzzard, seen on Purcell ...

Halloween conjures images of ghosts, goblins, witches − and Hitchcock's birds. Spooky stuff! While most people enjoy most birds, certain avian characteristics seem to evoke fear. Maybe dark colors ...