Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura)

 
Photos by Barry the Birder

According to Kenn Kaufman, in his 'BIRDS of North America', Turkey Vultures are very common in warmer climates, soaring all day over open country, forests and deserts.   They may roost together in tall trees at night.  They will flock together in migration, or to feed at carcasses.

They are very large with long wings, long tail and small head.   They soar with wings held in a shallow V; when flapping on take-off, wingbeats are deep and ponderous.

National Geographic says they feed on carrion or refuse, are common in their mapped range but have expanded both their summer and winter ranges northward. 

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