Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura
Summary 6
The Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura), also known in some North American regions as the turkey buzzard (or just buzzard), and in some areas of the Caribbean as the John crow or carrion crow, is the most widespread of the New World vultures. One of three species in the genus Cathartes, in 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...
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More Info
iNat Map
| B - size | large (16-32 inches) |
|---|---|
| C -primary colors | black |
| E -underparts | black |
| F - upperparts | black |
| G - back pattern | solid |
| H - belly pattern | solid |
| I - breast pattern | solid |
| J - bill shape | hooked |
| K - eye color | brown |
| L - head pattern | plain |
| M - crown color | red |
| N - forehead color | red |
| O - nape color | black |
| P - throat color | black |
| Q - wing shape | broad |
| R - tail shape | rounded |
| S - upper tail | black |
| T - under tail | black |
| U - leg color | yellow |
| A - present | fall, spring, summer, winter |
| D - breeds here | yes |
