Scavenge Collection (page 4)

Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) two adults, fighting, scavenging on dead Fin Whale (Balaenoptera physalus) carcase floating in sea, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, september

Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) adult, feeding, scavenging on dead Fin Whale (Balaenoptera physalus) carcase floating in sea, Spitsbergen, Svalbard

Spotted Hyena (Crocuta crocuta) adult, jumping up at White-backed Vulture (Gyps africanus) flock, interspecific aggression, feeding at African Buffalo (Syncerus caffer) carcass, South Luangwa N.P

White-rumped Vulture (Gyps bengalensis) adult, feeding at cattle carcass, India

Canary Islands Raven (Corvus corax tingitanus) adult, feeding on roadkill, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, march

Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura) two adults, feeding on Common Raccoon (Procyon lotor) carcass, Lake Kissimmee, Florida, U.S.A

Common Raven (Corvus corax) adult, feeding, scavenging on Western Roe Deer (Capreolus capreolus) carcass, Norway, february

White-backed Vulture (Gyps africanus), Rueppell's Griffon Vulture (Gyps rueppellii) and Spotted Hyena (Crocuta crocuta) adults, feeding

Hooded Vulture (Necrosyrtes monachus) immature, scavenging at rubbish dump, Gambia, january

Southern Giant-petrel (Macronectes giganteus) adult, feeding, scavenging on seal carcass, South Georgia, november

Jungle Myna (Acridotheres fuscus fumidus) adult, feeding on wounds of live but paralysed Wild Water Buffalo (Bubalis arnee) wounded by Indian Tiger (Panthera tigris tigris), Kaziranga N.P

Lammergeier (Gypaetus barbatus) adult, feeding on carrion, Aren, Pyrenees, Spain, january

Little Owl (Athene noctua) adult, feeding, scavenging on European Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) carcass, being troubled by wasps, Leicestershire, England, july

Great Skua (Stercorarius skua) immature, feeding on Black-headed Gull (Larus ridibundus) carcass, standing on beach, Norfolk, England, october

Grey-headed Gull (Larus cirrocephalus) adult, feeding, scavenging dead fish on beach, Gambia, january

Indian Brown Mongoose (Herpestes fuscus) adult, feeding, scavenging on rubbish dump, Sri Lanka, december

Black-headed Gull (Larus ridibundus) and Herring Gull (Larus argentatus) mixed flock, in flight, scavenging on rubbish tip with excavator, Edgefield, Norfolk, England, february

Burying Beetle (Nicrophorus investigator) adult, on dead Eurasian Jay (Garrulus glandarius) wing feathers, England, july

Eastern Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis coromandus) adult, feeding on wounds of live but paralysed Wild Water Buffalo (Bubalis arnee) wounded by Indian Tiger (Panthera tigris tigris), Kaziranga N.P

Glaucous Gull (Larus hyperboreus) two adults, summer plumage, feeding on dead guillemot, Spitzbergen, Svalbard, july

Steller's Sea-eagle (Haliaeetus pelagicus) adult and immature, fighting, squabbling over carcass on beach, Shiretoko Peninsula, Hokkaido, Japan, winter

Herring Gull (Larus argentatus) flock, following fishing trawler at sea, Varanger Fjord, Northern Norway, march

Eurasian Griffon Vulture (Gyps fulvus) aduls, group feeding on carcass of dead sheep, Refugio de Rapaces W. W. F
Eurasian Griffon Vulture (Gyps fulvus) aduls, group feeding on carcass of dead sheep, Refugio de Rapaces W.W.F. Reserve, Segovia, Castile and Leon, Spain

American Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus) adults, flock scavenging roadkill dog, Formosa City, Formosa, Argentina, october

Eurasian Griffon Vulture (Gyps fulvus) adults, group fighting and feeding at carcass, Refugio de Rapaces W. W. F
Eurasian Griffon Vulture (Gyps fulvus) adults, group fighting and feeding at carcass, Refugio de Rapaces W.W.F. Reserve, Segovia, Castile and Leon, Spain

American Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus) adult, feeding on American Alligator (Alligator mississipiensis) carcass floating in water, Everglades N.P. Florida, U.S.A

Pied Crow (Corvus albus) adult, feeding, scavenging amongst rubbish on beach, Gambia, january

Black-eared Kite (Milvus migrans lineatus) flock, scavenging on rubbish dump, Guwahati, Assam, India, january

Ivory Gull (Pagophila eburnea) adult, feeding, scavenging on Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) carcass, on pack ice, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, september

Slaty-backed Gull (Larus schistisagus) flock, feeding on dead starfish dumped on quay from fishing trawlers, Hokkaido, Japan, winter

Red emperor (Lutjanus sebae) feeding on a Grey bonnet (Phalium glaucum). The Red emperor can grow up to around 116 cm long and is found in the Indo- west Pacific region

Marabou stork feeding
Marabou stork (Leptoptilos crumeniferus) feeding on a dead bird in water. This large stork is found it sub-Saharan Africa

A coyote runs through the hillside blending into his environment

The Thames at Mortlake
The river bank at MORTLAKE at low tide - boys scavenging at the waters edge

Gulls feeding on a rubbish tip in Barrow in Furness, Cumbria, UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

A Griffon Vulture
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Feeding silver gulls. (Larus novaehollandiae). Pittwater, New South Wales, Australia
David Day / SplashdownDirect

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"Scavenge: The Art of Survival in New Zealand's Southland" In the rugged landscapes of New Zealand's Southland region, a fascinating creature known as the Kea Mountain Parrot reigns supreme. With its vibrant plumage and mischievous nature, this intelligent bird has perfected the art of scavenging. Just like a marabou stork standing on an elephant carcass at a watering hole inside Hwange National Park, these resourceful parrots utilize their keen senses to locate hidden treasures amidst the vast wilderness. Whether it be leftover morsels from other animals or discarded human food, nothing escapes their watchful eyes. Similar to how a lion approaches an elephant carcass with calculated precision, the Kea Mountain Parrot fearlessly dives into its scavenged bounty. They make use of every morsel they find, just as depicted in plate 16 of "The Disasters of War, " showcasing humanity's ability to adapt and survive even in dire circumstances. But it is not only on land that these remarkable birds display their scavenging prowess. Just like spotted hyenas and vultures feasting on a carcass, Kea Mountain Parrots take advantage of opportunities presented by nature itself. From Oyster Suppers captured delicately on canvas in 1882 to glaucous-wing gulls soaring over humpback whales bubble-net feeding off Alaska's Chatham Strait – they are true masters at seizing moments for sustenance. As we witness this unique behavior unfold before our eyes, we can't help but marvel at the resilience and ingenuity displayed by these feathered creatures. Their ability to scavenge serves as a reminder that survival often requires adaptation and resourcefulness. So next time you find yourself exploring New Zealand's Southland or any untamed corner of our planet, keep an eye out for these clever parrots who have mastered the art of survival through scavenging.