´Zopilotes´ Black Vultures (Coragyps atratus)

Black vultures are commonly found at Ostional feasting on the turtle eggs and hatchlings. Due to the arribada the entire beach is filled with eggs under the sand. The zopilotes wait patiently besides dogs that dig up eggs to consume whatever is left over.

During the egg surveys the vultures are a little aggresive stealing eggs from behind you.

The zopilotes wing span is about 54 inches in length and both female and males look similar. They are found in southern USA, Central and South America.