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Turkey Vulture

Cathartes aura

Description:

Large, dark bird with a bald red head. Underside of their flight feathers appear two-toned. (Yes, another vulture :) but they're so abundant & I love these birds!)

Habitat:

Open areas, roadsides, fields, suburban areas, landfills, etc.

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6 Comments

ChristyHolland
ChristyHolland 11 years ago

Nice one!!

East End aka Lorelei
East End aka Lorelei 11 years ago

Thank you Maria!

Maria dB
Maria dB 11 years ago

great shot!

East End aka Lorelei
East End aka Lorelei 11 years ago

Thank you Karen & Dilek!

Dilek Cifci
Dilek Cifci 11 years ago

Amazing

KarenL
KarenL 11 years ago

Great capture Lorelei!

Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA

Spotted on May 13, 2012
Submitted on May 14, 2012

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