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Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura)

Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura)
Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura)
Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura)
Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura)
Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura)
Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura)

About Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura)

  • Kingdom: Animals
  • Phylum: Chordates
  • Class: Birds
  • Order: Vultures
  • Family: New World Vultures

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.

Source: Wikipedia

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