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Turkey Vulture

Scientific Name: Cathartes aura Family: Cathartidae Order: Ciconiiformes
Size: 26-32 inches. Wing span of 6 ft. Range: Ubiquitous across the U.S. Habitat: Usually seen soaring in the sky

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Photo 1 of 11.   Location: Rodeo Beach.   Date: 2004-07-03


Photo 2 of 11.   Location: Rodeo Beach.   Date: 2004-07-03


Photo 3 of 11.   Location: Rodeo Beach.   Date: 2004-07-03


Photo 4 of 11.   Location: Rodeo Beach.   Date: 2004-07-03


Photo 5 of 11.   Location: Southwest Florida.   Date: 2006-12-27


Photo 6 of 11.   Location: Morro Rock.   Date: 2004-01-19

The only time these guys stay put is next to carcasses.


Photo 7 of 11.   Location: Avila Beach.   Date: 2008-12-27


Photo 8 of 11.   Location: Central Florida.   Date: 2008-01-01


Photo 9 of 11.   Location: Coyote Hills.   Date: 2006-01-16


Photo 10 of 11.   Location: Avila Beach.   Date: 2008-12-27


Photo 11 of 11.   Location: Coyote Hills.   Date: 2006-01-16