Turkey Vulture Perched 3

by Linda Brody

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Turkey Vulture Perched 3

Artist

Linda Brody

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Photograph - Photography

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Turkey Vulture Perched 3. 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.

This photograph has been featured in the following Groups:
4th Place tie in Perched Birds Contest

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May 15th, 2018

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