Turkey Vulture Perched 1
by Linda Brody
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Turkey Vulture Perched 1
Artist
Linda Brody
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Turkey Vulture Perched 1. This Turkey Vulture had been checking out a deceased rabbit on the ground, and took a break on this Pine tree to sit, watch, and preen. In this shot it is getting ready to take off to have its lunch.
Turkey Vultures are large dark birds with long, broad wings. Bigger than other raptors except eagles and condors, they have long "fingers" at their wingtips and long tails that extend past their toe tips in flight. When soaring, Turkey Vultures hold their wings slightly raised, making a ‘V’ when seen head-on.
Turkey Vultures appear black from a distance but up close are dark brown with a featherless red head and pale bill. While most of their body and fore-wing are dark, the undersides of the flight feathers (along the trailing edge and wingtips) are paler, giving a two-toned appearance.
Turkey Vultures are majestic but unsteady soarers. Their teetering flight with very few wingbeats is characteristic. Look for them gliding relatively low to the ground, sniffing for carrion, or else riding thermals up to higher vantage points. They may soar in small groups and roost in larger numbers. You may also see them on the ground in small groups, huddled around roadkill or dumpsters.
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May 10th, 2018
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Anthony Jones
Beautiful work! Thank you for submitting your artwork to the Southern California Artist Collective Group where the image is now featured on the home page. Feel free to post this in the Featured archive in the group discussion page section L/F
Dylyce Clarke
Congratulations, your picture has been FEATURED on the home page in the group WONDER OF WINGS on March 6, 2024. You are invited to add this featured image to the group discussion page "FEATURES ARCHIVE Jan-April 2024.”
Dylyce Clarke
Congratulations, your picture has been FEATURED on the home page in the group LADY PHOTOGRAPHERS AND ARTISTS on March 6, 2024. You are invited to add this featured image to the group discussion page "FEATURES ARCHIVE AND THANK YOU MESSAGES FOR Jan-April 2024.”
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