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Preening Session. After a feeding session. Canada,Cathartes aura,Geotagged,Summer,Turkey vulture Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

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  1. Nice shot Gary Posted 3 years ago
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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.

Similar species: New World Vultures
Species identified by gary fast
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Uploaded Jul 6, 2022. Captured Jul 6, 2022 14:19 in 315 Whaletown Rd, Whaletown, BC V0P 1Z0, Canada.
  • E-M5MarkIII
  • f/9.0
  • 1/640s
  • ISO1600
  • 400mm