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Turkey vulture

Cathartes aura

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Field Notes

Habitat:

Is the most widespread of the New World vultures. It inhabits a variety of open and semi-open areas, including subtropical forests, shrublands, pastures, and deserts.
This one was found up on a tree in the area of Monteverde, Costa Rica

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Turkey Vulture, Especies de Costa Rica - Cathartes aura

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