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Turkey Vulture

Cathartes aura

Description:

Common bird in Indiana. Large bird with a red head. Soars on air currents insearch of carcasses.

Habitat:

Nest in trees

Notes:

The last photo, bird in flight was taken 16 March 2013. I n the same old oak tree.

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MAURO
MAURO 12 years ago
Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura


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2 Comments

Art3
Art3 12 years ago

Thanks

ChristyHolland
ChristyHolland 12 years ago

That is a beautiful turkey vulture!!! Nice shot!!!

Art3
Spotted by
Art3

Indiana, USA

Spotted on Mar 22, 2012
Submitted on Mar 23, 2012

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