This vulture is the most widespread of the New World vultures, spanning over most of the Americas and being adaptable to many different environments. They are sometimes seen as pests and threats by farmers, due to the possibility of them carrying disease, but are under legal protection in the United States. We used to see these guys all the time at my old house, since there were some big trees around that they liked to roost on. I actually really like vultures, I think they’re really interesting birds.