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Turkey Vulture

Cathartes aura

Photo by Frank Weaver
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

A dark and large bird. Wingspan averages around 5 and a half feet.

Habitat:

Spotting found on Wekiva River. Habitat ranges from Canada to the bottom of the South America.

Notes:

Conservation Status: Least concern.

Species ID Suggestions

Turkey Vulture
SerraSpiritwolf
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Turkey Vulture

Cathartes aura
ChristyHolland
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Birds of the Southeast U.S.
Mission
Florida Wetlands
Photographed
PublishedMarch 21, 2012

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