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Turkey Vulture

Cathartes aura

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Description:

Large black fowl with pinkish heads

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Turkey Vulture

Cathartes aura

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LauraMaria
These are turkey vultures! What a big group you found. I used to work in a birds of prey centre, and the turkey vulture there was really bold, she would follow me around the aviary and grab my trouser leg to get my attention in the hopes I'd give her some extra food. Great spot!
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PublishedFebruary 13, 2012

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