A large Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus) perches on a branch with its wings fully spread, likely to dry its feathers or warm itself in the early morning after rainfall. The photograph, taken in a lush green rainforest environment, captures the raw nature of this vital scavenger bird from the Americas. The image highlights its dark, sooty black plumage, bare dark head, and distinctive silvery-gray patches on the underside of its wing tips.