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turkey vulture on white tail

Cathartes aura

Description:

Feed on carrion

Habitat:

Many, including urban areas, feeding on roadkill

Notes:

These were on the road to our house. An oncoming truck spooked them as I was trying for an out the window shot

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2 Comments

KarenSaxton
KarenSaxton 12 years ago

I love them! One of my favorite local species

KarenL
KarenL 12 years ago

They look so beautiful in the air - on the ground not so much! :)

KarenSaxton
Spotted by
KarenSaxton

Coquille, Oregon, USA

Spotted on Aug 19, 2011
Submitted on Aug 20, 2011

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