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Turkey Vulture

Cathartes aura

Photo by ceherzog
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27.2292, -82.2704

Field Notes

Description:

L 27" WS 69" Feeds on carrion & refuse.

Habitat:

Resting on a snag at Myakka River State Park

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (8)
sanmiggums
They should call it the bald vulture lol
ceherzog
Thanks John...I have a lot of respect for these birds.
ChristyHolland
I know technically they're not raptors, but they are included in my mission! (and in my heart!!) ;-)
ceherzog
Done! Not sure it is considered a raptor though!
ChristyHolland
What a beauty!! These guys are some of my favorite "raptors"! (I know, that's debatable!) ;-) I'd love you to add this spotting (and any other raptor spottings that apply) to the mission Raptors of North America: http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8627557
ceherzog
Thanks Emily..beauty is in the eye of the beholder!

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Birds of the World
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Florida's Flora & Fauna
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Raptors of North America
Photographed
PublishedMarch 10, 2013

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