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Turkey Vulture

Cathartes aura

Description:

One of two vultures in the area, holds wings in a V, dihedral shape. Two tone from tips to body, silver on the hind wing. Adults have red head.

Notes:

"sharing" leftover muskrat with a Black vulture


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Maryland, USA

Lat: 38.44, Long: -77.13

Spotted on Apr 18, 2012
Submitted on Apr 18, 2012

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