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Turkey Vulture

Cathartes aura

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Field Notes

Description:

A large black vulture with a red bald head. The primary flight feathers apear grey because of sunlight coming through them.

Habitat:

Foothills

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Turkey Vulture

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Raptors of North America
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PublishedMay 30, 2013

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