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Turkey Vultures

Cathartes aura

Photo by TamLar
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Field Notes

Description:

Large black bird with feathureless red head

Habitat:

Rural areas, roadsides and other open areas

Notes:

These birds were coming from all directions and altitudes from just above tree level to the peak that is seen in picture 1.

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Turkey vulture

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PublishedFebruary 7, 2016

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