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Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura) Taken in September 2016, in Caucaia, Brazil. Known as Urubu-de-cabeça-vermelha, in Portuguese. Brazil,Cathartes,Cathartes aura,Geotagged,South America,Turkey Vulture,birds,vulture Click/tap to enlarge

Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura)

Taken in September 2016, in Caucaia, Brazil. Known as Urubu-de-cabeça-vermelha, in Portuguese.

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    Usually it's not good news when one of those is floating above you. Posted 8 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: New World Vultures
Species identified by Natalia Cara
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Uploaded Mar 11, 2017. Captured in CE-156, 1953, Caucaia - CE, Brazil.
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