Turkey Vultures are the most numerous and recognized vulture and are often referred to as Buzzards. Vultures are raptors.
Turkey Vultures nest on the ground under some sort of cover like thick vegetation, hollowed logs or shallow caves. They can be found year round in the southern United States with migrations into northern United States and Canada.
The unfeathered heads and dark brown or black tones on its feathers mark the Turkey Vultures features. The Turkey Vulture can grow to about 2 and a half feet tall with a 5 to 6 foot wingspan.
Turkey Vultures locate carrion by smell and sight.
We found these wonderful raptors hanging out in Canaveral National Seashore Playalinda Beach, Brevard County, Florida Parking Area 8.
Visit National Geographic for more on Turkey Vultures.
CU on the Beach! Wavecritter aka Stephanie Haile
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