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Turkey Vulture

Cathartes aura

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Field Notes

Description:

Large, dark bird with a bald red head. Underside of their flight feathers appear two-toned.

Habitat:

Open areas, roadsides, fields, suburban areas, landfills, etc.

Reference Links:

Turkey Vulture, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
East End aka Lorelei
Thanks ChristyHolland! I love them too & only get to see them when I'm away from home.

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Birds of the World
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Global Flight
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Raptors of North America
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Wildlife of Northeastern USA
Photographed
PublishedMarch 3, 2012

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