Birds of Foothill College
This is a checklist/field guide to the birds of Foothill campus, that I have observed.
Turkey Vulture
The Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura) is a large (26-32 inches) dark raptor, The Turkey Vulture is most easily identified by its dark brown body, featherless red head, and huge wingspan (up to 70 inches!). Male and female Turkey Vultures are similar to one another in all seasons. They have a distinctive soaring shape of a dihedral (v-shape) and tip from side to side while in ...more ↓
