Black Vulture

Showing its Nictitating membrane: a transparent fold of skin, which can be drawn across the eye, to form a third protective eyelid. Useful when it's head is inside a carcass.

Ref: IMG 8981

Location: Anhinga trail, Everglades NP

Black Vulture

Showing its Nictitating membrane: a transparent fold of skin, which can be drawn across the eye, to form a third protective eyelid. Useful when it's head is inside a carcass.

Ref: IMG 8981

Location: Anhinga trail, Everglades NP