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Turkey Vulture

Cathartes aura

Photo by nigel.finney
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Habitat:

Niagara Escarpment Cliff and Talus Slope

Notes:

Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)

ahhh - now the white fluff on their heads makes sense too. Thanks!
I don't unfortunately, the difference may be attributed to the fact that these two were juveniles.
These almost look like black headed vultures - did you by any chance have a photo of them as they flew overhead?
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PublishedApril 5, 2011

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