Adult: Black-brownish all over, with small unfeathered red head.  Bill pale, dark-tipped. In flight, tail is long and narrow, extending beyond feet. Trailing edge of wing is silvery-gray. Wings form a "V" (Dihedral shape) in flight. Teeters in the air. Little wing flapping. If you watch soaring vultures closely: you may find immature eagles soaring with them. 

Immature: Similar to adult with gray head and bill. On first glance may be confused with Black Vulture, when perched. 

Habitat: Open country and forests. Found near landfills.

A Florida resident. 

Text by Mary Jean Rogers, West Volusia Audubon.