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Turkey Vulture

Cathartes aura

Photo by Ajwerko
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This large black vulture was sitting in a tree on our farm. He has a small, bald red head and large beak. The vultures have just returned to our area in the last two weeks. Adult vultures are 26" in length and have a 67" wing span.

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Ajwerko
Thank you Christy!! I would love to!
ChristyHolland
We're getting them here in Colorado too! It's a sure sign of spring! ;-) Great capture!! I'd love you to add this spotting to the mission Raptors of North America: http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8627557

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PublishedApril 4, 2013

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