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Turkey Vulture

Cathartes aura

Description:

Scavenger bird. Non-solitary. About the size of a small turkey.

Habitat:

Marsh/Swamp area. Marshes surrounding filled with alligators, herons, fish, etc.


1 species ID suggestions

5 Comments

alicelongmartin
alicelongmartin 10 months ago

Interesting, because in my part of Florida, I only see black vultures!

auntnance123
auntnance123 10 months ago

Lovely photos of an under-appreciated bird. Welcome to Project Noah, Christina. Looking forward to your future spottings.

EmilyMarino
EmilyMarino 10 months ago

Christina, you should be proud! These are beautiful clear shots! Love the turkey vultures and love these shots!

Nath
Nath 10 months ago

The second most popular species in Florida after Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus).

Christina Webster
Christina Webster 10 months ago

Thank you! I am really proud of these shots.

Kissimmee, Florida, USA

Lat: 28.30, Long: -81.42

Spotted on Jul 11, 2012
Submitted on Jul 11, 2012

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