Brown-headed Cowbird (Molothrus ater) female, startles a pair of Northern Bobwhite (Colinus virginianus), TX, USA

and they have a specific relationship with crested caracaras, in which the black vultures assist them by not only preening them after meals but also leading them to food in the first place— due to their superior sense of smell— while the caracaras assist the black vultures by acting as a warning signal in case of danger

and while this is more typical of black vultures, this is not common at all for any member of the falconidae family— it’s a special bond!

yet another post in favor of vultures everyone , hope you enjoy:) and I implore you to do some more research on these incredible birds !!

Common Blue (Polyommatus icarus), family Lycaenidae, UK

Tiger Shark (Galeocerdo cuvier), family Galeocerdonidae, order Carcharhiniformes, Maldives

Hummingbird Clearwing Moth (Hemaris thysbe), family Sphingidae, Indiana, USA

Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes), father and pups, family Canidae, BC, Canada

American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis), male, family Fringillidae, order Passeriformes, PA, USA