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Turkey Vulture

Cathartes aura

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40.2798, -78.8022

Field Notes

Description:

Approximately 6 ft. wing span. Similar in appearance to a golden eagle except for its red head.

Habitat:

Rural SW Pennsylvania

Notes:

Not usually seen this far north until summer.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
William_Dembowski
As I mentioned above, at first I thought that it was an eagle because of its large wingspan and the length of time it could soar without beating its wings.

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PublishedApril 5, 2011

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