Vulture
Description:
Large bird.
Small head.
Dark color.
Broad, squared off wings.
Often seen souring overhead with Turkey Vultures (may be flying higher than the Turkey Vulture).
Very short, square tipped tail. Only raptor whose feet sometimes extend farther than the tail.
Soar on flat wings or slight dihedral.
Silvery patch at wing panel.
Wing beats quick and shallow.