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Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura) Taken in Peruíbe, a coastal town in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. Known as Urubu-de-cabeça-vermelha, in Portuguese. Atlantic Forest,Brazil,Cathartes,Cathartes aura,Cathartidae,Cathartiformes,Geotagged,South America,Turkey Vulture,Winter,bird,birds of prey,raptor,vulture Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura)

Taken in Peruíbe, a coastal town in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. Known as Urubu-de-cabeça-vermelha, in Portuguese.

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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 Natalia Cara
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Uploaded Jul 25, 2016. Captured Jul 25, 2016 12:35 in Alameda do Bico de Lacre, 416-486 - Manacá dos Itanns, Peruíbe - SP, 11750-000, Brazil.
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Captured in the winter. More winter photos.