Turkey Vulture

Large, brown-black bird with a naked red head. Trailing edge of wings are silvery.

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Common Name

Turkey Vulture

Comments

Feeds on carrion and is often seen along roadsides. Flies with wings held in a distinctive ‘V’ profile. Also called a buzzard.

Scientific Name

Cathartes aura

Habitat

Dry, open country.

Size

To 32 in. (80 cm)