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Turkey Vulture The turkey vulture is a scavenger and feeds almost exclusively on carrion. It finds its food using its keen eyes and sense of smell, flying low enough to detect the gasses produced by the beginnings of the process of decay in dead animals. In flight, it uses thermals to move through the air, flapping its wings infrequently. Cathartes aura,Fall,Geotagged,Turkey vulture,United States Click/tap to enlarge

Turkey Vulture

The turkey vulture is a scavenger and feeds almost exclusively on carrion. It finds its food using its keen eyes and sense of smell, flying low enough to detect the gasses produced by the beginnings of the process of decay in dead animals. In flight, it uses thermals to move through the air, flapping its wings infrequently.

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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: New World Vultures
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Sally Mesarosh

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Uploaded Sep 25, 2024. Captured Sep 23, 2024 22:39 in 4228 E Pueblo Ave, Mesa, AZ 85206, USA.
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  • Canon EOS Rebel T7
  • ISO1250
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.