crow, vulture, sometimes turkies, wow how do you spell plural of turkey?
Arctic Foxes and scavenger birds
The water scavenger beetle's predator are birds and fish.
The water scavenger beetle's predator are birds and fish.
vultures
Larger birds, such as falcons and eagles, and the occasional quick fox or coyote.
More of a scavenger than a predator, but they will eat insects and the eggs and young of other birds.
More of a scavenger than a predator, but they will eat insects and the eggs and young of other birds.
Scavengers you may find in a desert are mountain lions and coyotes. Scavenger birds that can be found in a desert are ravens and vultures.
In Virginia, common scavenger birds include the Turkey Vulture and the Black Vulture. Both species are known for their excellent sense of smell and sight, which they use to locate carrion. Additionally, the Bald Eagle may scavenge from other birds or take advantage of carcasses, while the Great Horned Owl can also feed on dead animals when necessary. These birds play an essential role in the ecosystem by helping to clean up the environment.
No, a flea is not considered a scavenger. Fleas are parasitic insects that primarily feed on the blood of their hosts, such as mammals and birds. They rely on living animals for sustenance rather than consuming dead organic matter, which is characteristic of scavengers.
Not really, no. It will only attract and be eaten by either foxes or scavenger birds. I would bury it or throw it in the woods.
Most likely so that blood and flesh from the carcass doesn't stick and build up on the head and neck.