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Turkey Buzzard in flight

Turkey Buzzard - Palisades Overlook, NJ

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Cool! Is that a vulture? Posted 11 years ago
  2. View David Gavin's profile
    David Gavin
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    Yes... or Turkey Buzzard as they're more commonly known 'round these parts :) Posted 11 years ago
    1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
      Ferdy Christant
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      Thanks, updated the tags :) Posted 11 years ago
  4. View EAmer's profile
    EAmer
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    I loved ! Posted 11 years ago

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The Turkey vulture

The turkey vulture is the most widespread of the New World vultures. One of three species in the genus "Cathartes" of the family Cathartidae, the turkey vulture ranges from southern Canada to the southernmost tip of South America. It inhabits a variety of open and semi-open areas, including subtropical forests, shrublands, pastures, and deserts.

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Similar species: Diurnal Birds Of Prey
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By David Gavin

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Uploaded Jun 27, 2011. Captured Apr 24, 2010 21:24.
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  • Canon PowerShot G5
  • f/4
  • 1/1250s
  • 7.1875mm