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Turkey Vulture

Cathartes aura

Photo by phredshome
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Field Notes

Description:

Long, broad wings
Wings two-toned white and black underneath
In flight, wings often bent and held up at "v"-shaped angle
Pinkish-red unfeathered head with white bill
Bigger than other raptors except eagles and condors.
They have long "fingers" at their wingtips and long tails that extend past their toe tips in flight.

Habitat:

Urban backyard in Ca. Central Valley

Species ID Suggestions

Turkey Vulture

Cathartes aura

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PublishedFebruary 13, 2017

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