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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.

Habitat:

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

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4 Comments

East End aka Lorelei
East End aka Lorelei 12 years ago

Thank you Nopayahnah!

Maria dB
Maria dB 12 years ago

nice spotting!

East End aka Lorelei
East End aka Lorelei 12 years ago

Thanks ChristyHolland! I love them too & only get to see them when I'm away from home.

ChristyHolland
ChristyHolland 12 years ago

Love these guys!! Nice photos!

Woodstock, New York, USA

Spotted on Mar 3, 2012
Submitted on Mar 3, 2012

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