Vulture, Turkey

VULTURE, TURKEY (Cathartes aura), a large, bald-headed bird of prey, is Canada's only species of vulture. It breeds across southern BC and is found in greatest abundance around GEORGIA STRAIT and in the OKANAGAN VALLEY. It feeds on carrion and is seen mainly in flight, soaring on its long wings above cliffs and open country. With black plumage and a small, red head, it is distinguishable from the EAGLE in flight by its V-shaped wing position and tendency to tip from side to side as it soars and...

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