A Turkey Vulture can be a terrifying bird to view while photographing nature. Yet this vulture is a part of nature and its cycle of life.
The Turkey Vulture, also known as Turkey Buzzard, can be found all over the United States. This bird in Appalachia is a bird which primarily feeds on dead animals.
A bird with a wingspan of about 72 inches, an adult Turkey Vulture can weigh approximately 5 pounds.
Recently the Turkey Vulture pictured above, was spotted scavenging on dead animal carcass. This Turkey Vulture, among many others like it, roosts in large groups during the night hours.
During the day, the Turkey Vulture will leave the company of other vultures to seek out fresh meat, which can be found almost anywhere in nature.
A male Turkey Vulture is identical in coloring to a female. These birds lack vocalization, making only hissing noises.
The Turkey Vulture, along with other types of vultures, is classified as a New World vulture. All of these vultures use their sense of smell to find fresh food. Characteristically these birds all have bald heads. Noting a Turkey Vulture’s head is completely red in coloring.
These birds can be terrifying, but when approached most will fly away quickly. They can be seen circling around in the sky too, this circling enables them to wait for food.
A Turkey Vulture is a part of nature’s cleaning up, though this is not the most appealing bird to find in Appalachia, its purpose is necessary.
More facts about the Turkey Vulture can be viewed at: http://vulturesociety.homestead.com/TVFacts.html .
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