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The Cathartes burrovianus, known as the Lesser Yellow-headed Vulture, is a species of vulture that occurs in Uruguay, although it is not commonly observed. It mainly inhabits open environments such as wetlands, marshes, humid grasslands, and low-lying areas, where it plays an important ecological role as a scavenger.<\/p>\n

It is easily recognized by its bare yellow head, which is more intensely colored than in other species of the genus, and by its slightly smaller build compared to the Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura), the most widespread vulture in the country. Its plumage is dark and fairly uniform, and it usually moves at low altitude while searching for food over open terrain.<\/p>\n

In Uruguay it shares its range with the Turkey Vulture and the Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus), the latter being much more abundant and strongly associated with urban and human-altered environments. In contrast, the Lesser Yellow-headed Vulture shows more discreet habits and is more often found in less disturbed areas. There is another similar species, the Greater Yellow-headed Vulture (Cathartes melambrotus), which does not occur in Uruguay, being restricted to forested regions of northern South America.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Cuervo cabeza amarilla, jote cabeza amarilla chico, jote sabanero, jote de cabeza amarilla menor, zopilote sabanero, gallinazo cabeza amarilla menor
\u2022 Lesser Yellow-headed Vulture<\/p>\n

Scientific classification:<\/b>
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Cathartiformes
Family: Cathartidae
Genus: Cathartes
Species: C. burrovianus<\/p>\n

Laguna Garz\u00f3n area, Maldonado\u2013Rocha border, Uruguay<\/p>\n

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Camera:<\/b> Canon EOS R7
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Lens:<\/b> Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary
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Capture Information:<\/b>
\n Focal Length: 347.0 mm
\n Shutter Speed: 1\/640
\n Aperture: f\/8.0
\n ISO: 200\n<\/p>\n

Photo Taken: October 19, 2025
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