Record #:

9972

Author(s):

Elliott, Doug

Abstract:

While they are not beautiful birds and people cringe at their eating habits, vultures are capable of astounding feats of flying and also perform a useful service. They serve as nature's sanitation department by disposing of dead animals and plants.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 54 Issue 8, Aug 1990, p24-27, il

Subject(s):

Vultures