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In flight over Cuba. The turkey vulture received its common name from the resemblance of the adult's bald red head and dark plumage to that of the male wild turkey, while the name "vulture" is derived from the Latin word vulturus, meaning "tearer", and is a reference to its feeding habits. [9]
Rüppell's vulture: Gyps rueppellii: Accipitridae: 11,300 metres (37,100 feet). [1] [2] Vultures use their excellent eyesight to scan the landscape below from a relatively static aerial position. Instead of flying over a larger distance, they use elevation to expand their field of vision. [3] A bird strike was recorded at this height in 1973 ...
[1] [2] A close relative of the common swift, the white-throated needletail (Hirundapus caudacutus), is commonly reported as the fastest bird in level flight with a reported top speed of 169 km/h (105 mph). This record remains unconfirmed as the measurement methods have never been published or verified.
In the air, wild turkeys can fly and have a top-flight speed of about 55 miles per hour, which is about as fast as a car on a highway. Selective breeding diminished the domestic turkey’s ability ...
A female bald eagle, found unable to fly March 14 in Dane County, died the next day at a wildlife rehab facility. ... (16), followed by bald eagles (11), trumpeter swans (9), turkey vultures (7 ...
A turkey vulture nest this year in an old silo in Mequon highlights the general ... They often rock and tilt side-to-side in flight. And if seen at close range, they have an evident bald head (red ...
Accipitriformes is one of three major orders of birds of prey and includes the osprey, hawks, eagles, kites, and vultures. Falcons ( Falconiformes ) and owls ( Strigiformes ) are the other two major orders and are listed in other articles.
An osprey’s daring dive and a bald eagle’s relentless pursuit paint a picture of life in the wild. A reminder of the powerful forces at play in our natural world. From Predator To Prey: A ...