An eastern turkey vulture (Cathartes aura septentrionalis) in a static soaring flight, taking advantage of rising thermals. Rangeley, Maine, US

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Size: 4592px × 2583px
Location: Rangeley, Maine, US
Photo credit: © Rasvan ILIESCU / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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