In Maine, 2 species in 2 genera in 1 family (Cathartidae) have been reported.

If you know which species you have or are interested in learning about, click on the appropriate species link below. Otherwise, to determine which genus the bird that you are trying to identify belongs to, refer to the tabular key immediately below the species list.

Family Cathartidae
   Coragyps (1 species)
      Coragyps atratus - Black Vulture
   Cathartes (1 species)
      Cathartes aura - Turkey Vulture

Family Cathartidae (Pelican Family)

Key to the genera of Family Cathartidae reported in Maine

	char. 1	char. 2	char. 3	char. 4	char. 5
Coragyps
Cathartes

Coragyps (common name?)
[information to be added]

Coragyps atratus (Black Vulture) - [information to be added]

Cathartes (common name?)
[information to be added]

Cathartes aura (Turiey Vulture) - [information to be added]
      
   (click on an image to enlarge; left photo by Stanley Grierson)