Turkey Vulture (Vomiting) - Cathartes aura

I spotted two turkey vultures in a field with a dead critter. The vulture in this photo vomited when I approached! This is a defensive tactic to scare potential predators. They can projectile vomit up to 3 meters!

Habitat: Open field on the side of the road

comments (5)

Calbost Niel

Lion

Stand clear! Posted 2 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Hehe! I'm glad it didn't barf in my direction. And, I think it was mostly bluffing anyway because not much came out. Posted 2 years ago

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Didn't know they can do that! Posted 2 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  It's a fun fact ;). Posted 2 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    Agree :) Posted 2 years ago

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

Species identified by Christine Young