Scavengers Collection (page 8)

Black-headed Gull (Larus ridibundus) and Herring Gull (Larus argentatus) mixed flock, in flight, scavenging on rubbish tip with excavator, Edgefield, Norfolk, England, february

Burying Beetle (Nicrophorus investigator) adult, on dead Eurasian Jay (Garrulus glandarius) wing feathers, England, july

Slender-billed Vulture (Gyps tenuirostris) adult, perched in treetop, Kaziranga N. P. Assam, India, january
Slender-billed Vulture (Gyps tenuirostris) adult, perched in treetop, Kaziranga N.P. Assam, India, january

Eastern Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis coromandus) adult, feeding on wounds of live but paralysed Wild Water Buffalo (Bubalis arnee) wounded by Indian Tiger (Panthera tigris tigris), Kaziranga N.P

Glaucous Gull (Larus hyperboreus) two adults, summer plumage, feeding on dead guillemot, Spitzbergen, Svalbard, july

Cape Vulture (Gyps coprotheres) adult, standing on rock, harassed by White-necked Raven (Corvus albicollis) adult, in flight, Giant's Castle Reserve, Drakensberg Mountains, Natal, South Africa

Egyptian Vulture (Neophron percnopterus) two pellets, Spain

Cape Vulture (Gyps coprotheres) two adults, sitting on nests on cliff, Drakensberg Mountains, South Africa

Cape Vulture (Gyps coprotheres) flock, gathered on mountain clifftop, Giant's Castle N. P
Cape Vulture (Gyps coprotheres) flock, gathered on mountain clifftop, Giant's Castle N.P. Drakensberg Mountains, Natal, South Africa

Egyptian Vulture (Neophron percnopterus) two adults, standing on rocks in desert habitat, Socotra, Yemen, march

Eurasian Griffon Vulture (Gyps fulvus) aduls, group feeding on carcass of dead sheep, Refugio de Rapaces W. W. F
Eurasian Griffon Vulture (Gyps fulvus) aduls, group feeding on carcass of dead sheep, Refugio de Rapaces W.W.F. Reserve, Segovia, Castile and Leon, Spain

American Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus) adults, flock scavenging roadkill dog, Formosa City, Formosa, Argentina, october

Eurasian Black Vulture (Aegypius monachus) juvenile, standing on rock in steppes, Extremadura, Spain, september

Eurasian Griffon Vulture (Gyps fulvus) adults, group fighting and feeding at carcass, Refugio de Rapaces W. W. F
Eurasian Griffon Vulture (Gyps fulvus) adults, group fighting and feeding at carcass, Refugio de Rapaces W.W.F. Reserve, Segovia, Castile and Leon, Spain

Egyptian Vulture (Neophron percnopterus) adult, standing on rocks in desert habitat, Socotra, Yemen, march

Eurasian Griffon Vulture (Gyps fulvus) flock, standing on hillside, Pyrenees, Catalonia, Spain, november

American Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus) adult, feeding on American Alligator (Alligator mississipiensis) carcass floating in water, Everglades N.P. Florida, U.S.A

Egyptian Vulture (Neophron percnopterus) juvenile, in flight, Socotra, Yemen, march

Eurasian Griffon Vulture (Gyps fulvus) adult, with wings spread, standing on ground, Segovia, Castile and Leon, Spain

Pied Crow (Corvus albus) adult, feeding, scavenging amongst rubbish on beach, Gambia, january

Andean Condor (Vultur gryphus) adult male, in flight, Patagonia, Chile, november

Andean Condor (Vultur gryphus) two adults, standing on cliff roosting ledge in habitat, Patagonia, Chile, november

Black-eared Kite (Milvus migrans lineatus) flock, scavenging on rubbish dump, Guwahati, Assam, India, january

Ivory Gull (Pagophila eburnea) adult, feeding, scavenging on Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) carcass, on pack ice, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, september

Andean Condor (Vultur gryphus) immature, in flight, circling roost site in late afternoon sunlight, Ongamira, Cordoba, Argentina, april

California Condor (Gymnogyps californianus) adult, close-up of head, Arizona, U. S. A. april
California Condor (Gymnogyps californianus) adult, close-up of head, Arizona, U.S.A. april

Dead Triceratops dinosaur. Artwork showing pterosaurs flying over a dead Triceratops dinosaur. Triceratops was a herbivorous dinosaur common in the late Cretaceous period

Dinosaurs at a kill. Computer artwork of a Daspletosaurus (right) defending its kill from a pair of scavenging Troodon dinosaurs. It has killed a Triceratops, a large herbivorous dinosaur

Tyrannosaurus rex. Artwork showing a Tyrannosaurus rex (T. rex) feeding on a dead Triceratops dinosaur. T. rex was a large carnivorous dinosaur that lived in North America at the end of

Andean condors, artwork
Andean Condors. Artwork of an Andean condor (Vultur gryphus) pair flying over a village in the Amazon basin 1, 700 years ago

Southern giant petrels scavenging
Southern giant petrels (Macronectes giganteus) scavenging on the carcass of an Antarctic fur seal (Arctocephalus gazella)

British Ballad, The Twa Corbies
THE TWA CORBIES (Two Ravens or Two Crows) being a derivative of The Three Ravens with a cynical twist. A brave knight lies dead while the two scavengers (ravens)

Vultures eating Topi, Masai Mara, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Gulls feeding on a rubbish tip in Barrow in Furness, Cumbria, UK
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California Condor - with tags - in flight - Marble Canyon - Grand Canyon National Park - Arizona - USA _CXA2507
TOM-1742 California Condor - with tags - in flight Marble Canyon - Grand Canyon National Park - Arizona - USA Gymnogyps californianus Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display

California Condor - with tags - in flight over Colorado River - Grand Canyon National Park - Arizona - USA _CXA2425
TOM-1741 California Condor - with tags - in flight over Colorado River Grand Canyon National Park - Arizona - USA Gymnogyps californianus Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal

California Condors - with tags - perched on rocks - Grand Canyon National Park - Arizona - USA _CXA2346
TOM-1740 California Condors - with tags - perched on rocks Grand Canyon National Park - Arizona - USA Gymnogyps californianus Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display

California Condor - with tags - perched on rock - Grand Canyon National Park - Arizona - USA _C3A9797
TOM-1732 California Condor - with tags - perched on rock Grand Canyon National Park - Arizona - USA Gymnogyps californianus Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

California Condor - with tags - in flight along canyon walls - Marble Canyon (Colorado River)
TOM-1731 California Condor - with tags - in flight along canyon walls Marble Canyon (Colorado River) - Grand Canyon National Park - Arizona - USA Gymnogyps californianus Tom & Pat Leeson Please note

California Condor - with tags - in flight - near Marble Canyon (Colorado River)
TOM-1730 California Condor - with tags - in flight near Marble Canyon (Colorado River) - Grand Canyon National Park - Arizona - USA Gymnogyps californianus Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints

California Condor - in flight near the Vermillion Cliffs - eastern end of Grand Canyon National Park - Arizona - USA
TOM-1728 California Condor - in flight near the Vermillion Cliffs eastern end of Grand Canyon National Park - Arizona - USA Gymnogyps californianus Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for

California Condor - sitting on Navajo Bridge across Marble Canyon - (Colorado River)
TOM-1727 California Condor - sitting on Navajo Bridge across Marble Canyon - (Colorado River Grand Canyon National Park - Arizona - USA Gymnogyps californianus Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that)

California Condor - with tags - in flight landing - near Marble Canyon (Colorado River)
TOM-1726 California Condor - with tags - in flight landing - near Marble Canyon (Colorado River) Grand Canyon National Park - Arizona - USA Gymnogyps californianus Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that

California Condor - with tags - near Marble Canyon (Colorado River) - Grand Canyon National Park - Arizona - USA
TOM-1723 California Condor - with tags near Marble Canyon (Colorado River) - Grand Canyon National Park - Arizona - USA Gymnogyps californianus Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for

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Scavengers: Nature's Cleanup Crew In the vast landscapes of Farming MAW, five gulls gracefully follow the plough, eagerly awaiting their chance to feast on freshly unearthed treasures. These resourceful birds have mastered the art of scavenging in South Downs, Essex UK. Meanwhile, a Spotted Hyena prowls through Thessaloniki, Greece - its keen senses detecting any hint of discarded food or forgotten morsels. Street sweepers take a moment to rest and observe this efficient scavenger at work. A haunting sight unfolds as a flock of vultures perches upon a dead tree. Their sharp eyes scan the horizon for signs of carrion; they are nature's ultimate recyclers, ensuring that no part goes to waste. Perched on a tree stump with a fish in its talons, the majestic White-tailed Sea Eagle reigns over its domain. The Hooded Crow watches intently nearby, waiting for an opportunity to snatch up any leftovers from this regal feast. In New Zealand's Southland region resides the Kea Mountain Parrot - mischievous and intelligent scavengers known for their curiosity and knack for finding sustenance amidst challenging terrain. History reveals our long-standing fascination with these creatures. In 1811, "The Walking Committee" captured society's intrigue with scavenging animals through hand-colored engravings. Similarly, "Officious Foxes" portrayed foxes as cunning opportunists in 1876. Even amongst themselves, scavengers engage in fierce battles for survival. Vulture Fight showcases their competitive nature as they fight tooth and claw over limited resources - only the strongest will prevail. Artistic interpretations also shed light on these remarkable creatures' beauty and diversity. " Decapoda Kunstformen der Natur, " created in 1899 using color lithography techniques, highlights various crustaceans involved in cleaning ecosystems by consuming decaying matter.