Turkey Vulture
- Score
- 0.6079271
- Family
- Cathartidae
- Tail Shape
- long
- Wing Shape
- soaring
Why it matters
The turkey vulture (*Cathartes aura*) is a master of thermal soaring, easily recognized in the air by its long, rectangular tail and distinct V-shaped wing posture. As a vital scavenger, this bird plays an essential ecological role in cleaning the environment, and its keen sense of smell—a rarity among raptors—allows it to locate food sources from great distances.
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