Esther's photos with the keyword: wingspan

Black vultures at Cano Negro, Costa Rica. Black vultures are gregarious scavengers that primarily feed on carrion, but will also eat eggs or kill small newborn animals. It often perches with its wings outstretched. Its stance is believed to serve multiple functions: drying off wings, warming itself, and heating off bacteria. AxMG_2354

A common tent-making bat (Uroderma bilobatum) which was just captured as part of the Tirimbina Rainforest Center's educational program. The bat was set free after the demonstration. There are 113 species of bats in Costa Rica. ODT: creepy, body parts AxMG_1810