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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]
Male droppings are j-shaped while female droppings are spiral-shaped. 4. A turkey vulture is not a turkey. They’re completely different species. They’re also not a cross between a turkey and a ...
A vulture is a bird of prey that scavenges on carrion.There are 23 extant species of vulture (including condors). [2] Old World vultures include 16 living species native to Europe, Africa, and Asia; New World vultures are restricted to North and South America and consist of seven identified species, all belonging to the Cathartidae family.
Turkey Temporal range: 23–0 Ma PreꞒ Ꞓ O S D C P T J K Pg N Early Miocene – Recent A male wild turkey strutting Scientific classification Domain: Eukaryota Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Galliformes Family: Phasianidae Subfamily: Phasianinae Tribe: Tetraonini Genus: Meleagris Linnaeus, 1758 Type species Meleagris gallopavo (wild turkey) Linnaeus, 1758 Species M ...
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Gould's wild turkey with non-erected snood and wattle. In turkeys, the term usually refers to small, bulbous, fleshy protuberances found on the head, neck and throat, with larger structures particularly at the bottom of the throat. The wattle is a flap of skin hanging under the chin connecting the throat and head and the snood is a highly ...
A turkey vulture nest this year in an old silo in Mequon highlights the general increase and adaptability of the species in Wisconsin.
Adult male (a) and adult female (b). Note the difference in skin and iris colour, as well as the male's comb. Necks of dominant males may flush a brilliant yellow colour when feeding at carcasses to signify dominance. The overall length of the Andean condor can range from 100–130 cm (3 ft 3 in – 4 ft 3 in). [14]