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The droppings produced by turkey vultures and other vultures can harm or kill trees and other vegetation. [86] The turkey vulture can be held in captivity, though the Migratory Bird Treaty Act prevents this in the case of uninjured animals or animals capable of returning to the wild. [87]
The belled buzzard is a fearsome critter in American folklore frequently cited as an omen of disaster by the sounding of its bell. [1] [2] The animal is otherwise depicted as an ordinary buzzard except with a bell affixed to it. The belled buzzard originated from actual accounts of turkey vultures being fastened with cow or sleigh bells.
According to Miwok mythology, the people believed in animal and human spirits, and spoke of animal spirits as their ancestors. Coyote in many tales figures as their ancestor, creator god, and a trickster god. The Miwok mythology is similar to other Native American myths of Northern California.
A zodiac spirit animal is an animal that shares similar qualities to one of the 12 zodiac signs. Nature's animals reside within the four elements (fire, water, earth, and air).
In parts of the US, the turkey vulture (Cathartes aura) is colloquially called a "buzzard". Index of animals with the same common name This page is an index of articles on animal species (or higher taxonomic groups) with the same common name ( vernacular name).
The turtle spirit animal symbolizes wisdom, luck, and longevity. Connecting with your turtle guide allows you to access these qualities in your life. There are many ways to communicate with your ...
Turkey vulture: Ice Age: The Meltdown: Lucky Vulture: The Jungle Book 2: The Vultures' (Buzzy, Dizzy, Flaps, and Ziggy) friend who loves to annoy Shere Khan. Marahute: Golden eagle: The Rescuers Down Under: A friend of Cody, who becomes captive to Percival C. McLeach until the rescuers save her and Cody. Meneer de Uil (Mr. Owl) Owl De ...
Turkey vultures are scavengers and eat carrion. In Wisconsin that often means animals dead along roadways. They have among the most advanced sense of smell of any bird species and can detect a ...