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Cathartes aura
Turkey vultures are very large with long wings, long tail, small head. Two toned look to underwing, black wing-linings against grey flight feathers. They soar with wings held in a shallow V.
Lake Belton. Dozens of vultures can usually be seen soaring on the air currents around the dam and lake. At night they roost in the trees below the dam.
Spotted on Aug 4, 2012
Submitted on Aug 10, 2012
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