Lesser Yellow-headed Vulture

Lesser Yellow-headed VultureThe Lesser Yellow-headed Vulture is a vulture of the Americas recorded in wetlands along Guatemala's Pacific coast. It feeds mainly on carrion, but may also take live fish, reptiles, and insects.What does it look like?The body and wings are black to brown, with a reddish-orange nape and neck and a yellow facial mask. In flight, the undersides of the wings look grayer or paler than those of other vultures.How does it live?The Lesser Yellow-headed Vulture is a vulture of the Americas recorded in wetlands along Guatemala's Pacific coast. It feeds mainly on carrion, but may also take live fish, reptiles, and insects.It feeds mainly on carrion and sometimes catches live fish, reptiles, or insects.Keeping it safeAn extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.