18th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
BOARD MEETING

Under the heavy rain a group of black vultures had gathered in circle around their king, the King vulture. This scene was very surrealistic for me, as is almost reminded me some kind of religious medieval ceremony. In the middle, it seems like a black vulture is on the ground, perhaps it's about to die? I'm not sure what is the real story behind this behavior but is sure was fascinating to me and strong.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 02.2018
Date Uploaded: 11.2020
Photo Location: Boca Tapada, Costa Rica
Camera: Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
Copyright: © Sigal Cohen