turkey vulture
noun
: an American vulture (Cathartes aura) with a red head and whitish bill
called also turkey buzzard
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According to the report published by the Federal Aviation Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services in March 2023, two turkey vultures collided with a B-737 Max 8 departing Jose Marti International Airport out of Cuba.
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Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024
During springtime, the region brims with migrating turkey vultures alongside species like the red-naped sapsucker, flammulated owl and violet-green swallow, while winter is the perfect time to marvel at raptors like the merlin and bald eagle.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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Should chicken hobbyist be concerned about two dead turkey vultures in a neighbor’s yard?
—Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 30 Nov. 2024
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Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024
During springtime, the region brims with migrating turkey vultures alongside species like the red-naped sapsucker, flammulated owl and violet-green swallow, while winter is the perfect time to marvel at raptors like the merlin and bald eagle.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
Related Articles Why can’t Oakland hummingbird decide whether to sit or hover at the feeder?
Alameda County detects bird flu in child with mild symptoms
PG&E blames birds for random East Bay power outages
Should chicken hobbyist be concerned about two dead turkey vultures in a neighbor’s yard?
—Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 30 Nov. 2024
Related Articles Should chicken hobbyist be concerned about two dead turkey vultures in a neighbor’s yard?
—Lisa Bloch, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Turkey vulture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turkey%20vulture. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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