Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura) On Javelina carcass (Tayassu tajacu) - Arizona - USA

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Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura) - On javelina carcass (Tayassu tajacu) - Range is southern United States and south into Mexico and is expanding northward in the eastern - Common in dry open country-woodland-farmlands - Adult has a red head and white bill - Feeds chiefly on carrion and refuse - Gathers at nightly communal roosts

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Location: Arizona USA
Photo credit: © John Cancalosi / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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