Black Vulture in July
Where black vultures are in July, whether they are nesting, and the best foods to offer right now.
July in the Black Vulture's year
July is the quietest month for bird song but one of the busiest for bird life. Many species are on second broods, young birds from first broods are independent, and natural food — insects, ripening fruit and seeds — is abundant. In the far South the first southbound shorebirds are already moving.
For the Black Vulture specifically, July is a summer month of relative routine, with the species settled into its seasonal pattern across its range. Across the 24 states and provinces where black vultures occur, what the bird is doing this month depends heavily on latitude — the details below break it down by band.
Where black vultures are in July
- Southern states
- absent
- Mid-latitudes
- year-round resident
- Northern states & Canada
- absent
In July, black vultures are absent in the South, year-round resident across the mid-latitudes, and absent in the northern states and Canada. That north–south split is the defining feature of this month: where you live changes which version of this bird you're looking at.
Nesting in July
Black vultures are not nesting in July. The season runs February–June at mid-latitudes, and up to a month later in the North.
Outside the nesting season, black vultures put their energy into feeding and flocking rather than territory and young — which is exactly what makes them easier to watch and attract this month.
What to feed in July
- Carrion and refuse
More social and aggressive than Turkey Vultures; large roosts gather on towers and rooftops.
Feeder traffic often dips as natural food peaks, but water becomes the big draw — a clean birdbath outpulls seed in hot weather.
Full Black Vulture diet guide → · Best feeder for black vultures →
Watching black vultures this month
Black vultures are settled and predictable in July, which makes this a good month to learn the bird's routine — same feeders, same perches, same times of day.
The state guides below show exactly where in your region black vultures are expected this month and which native plants hold them in a yard.
Black Vulture month by month
Black Vulture by state
Frequently asked
Where are black vultures in July?
In July, black vultures are absent in the South, year-round resident across mid-latitudes and absent in the North.
Do black vultures nest in July?
No — black vultures typically nest February through June at mid-latitudes.
What do black vultures eat in July?
Carrion and refuse.
Sources
- Black Vulture — All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Black Vulture life history — Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Black Vulture — Audubon Guide to North American Birds
Timing reflects typical patterns for the region as a whole; local dates vary with elevation and year. Check the linked eBird bar charts for your county.