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Turkey Vulture

Cathartes aura septentrionalis

Photo by JC_Forester
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Riding the thermals today in a deep valley. The scientific name for Turkey Vulture, Cathartes aura, translates as “breezy cleanser,” most likely a reflection of its soaring and scavenging life style.

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