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Turkey Vulture ( Cathartes aura )
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Turkey Vulture ( Cathartes aura )

by Carl Kirby

Category: AvianAdded July 11, 20104 views

Birds of Prey, Perching Birds

Keywords: vulture, buzzard, Turkey vulture, Golondrinas, New Mexico, Cathartes aura

A Turkey Vulture sunning itself in the early morning sun near Golondrinas, New Mexico. There were 50+ vultures on fence posts and the tree tops.
Image Reference: 5090Image Format: Digital Capture - Greater than 9MPImage Crop: Greater than 75% of originalDigital Enhancement: NoneModel Release: NAProperty Release: NACaptive: No