Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura
33.135, -117.034
Field Notes
Description:
"Turkey Vultures appear black from a distance but up close are dark brown with a featherless red head and pale bill. While most of their body and forewing are dark, the undersides of the flight feathers (along the trailing edge and wingtips) are paler, giving a two-toned appearance."
Habitat:
Flying right over the backyard. "Vulture ranges from southern Canada to the southernmost tip of South America. It inhabits a variety of open and semi-open areas, including subtropical forests, shrublands, pastures, and deserts." - Wikipedia
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PublishedNovember 14, 2013
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