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Turkey Vulture

Turkey Vulture

The most widespread vulture in North America, the turkey vulture is locally called “buzzard” in many areas. A turkey vulture standing on the ground can, at ...
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The most widespread vulture in North America, the turkey vulture is locally called “buzzard” in many areas. A turkey vulture standing on the ground can, at a distance, resemble a wild turkey. It is unique among our vultures in that it finds carrion by smell as well as by sight. When threatened, it defends itself by vomiting powerful stomach acids. Polytypic (4 ssp.). Length 27"; wingspan 69".
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NIKON D810

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Aperture 56/10 ISO 8000 Shutter 1/250 Focal Length 3000/10

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Farnham, Surrey, GB

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Mar, 2023

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Handsome vulture, Keith!

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A face only a mother could love . . . great capture!

A very powerful, stunning animal. Great shot.

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That is one ugly bird but also impressive, nice shot!!! 😊

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