Turkey vulture
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Turkey vulture
Turkey vulture (Cathartes aura) perched on a rock. This vulture lives throughout North and South America, and mostly feeds on carrion. It spends most of the day soaring and circling in the air, and locates its food by its excellent sense of smell. It can grow to a length of around 70 centimetres. Photographed on the Falkland Islands, where this bird is one of the most common birds of prey seen in the region
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Atlantic Avian Bald Bird Bird Of Prey Falkland Islands Falklands Island Islands Ornithological Ornithology Southern Atlantic Sub Antarctic Vulture Carrion Crow Cathartes Aura Turkey Buzzard Turkey Vulture
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This print showcases the majestic Turkey vulture, also known as Cathartes aura, perched gracefully on a rugged rock. With its widespread presence in both North and South America, this remarkable bird of prey primarily sustains itself by feasting on carrion. Throughout the day, it can be observed effortlessly soaring and circling high above in the sky, utilizing its exceptional sense of smell to locate its next meal. Growing up to an impressive length of approximately 70 centimeters, this avian species is truly awe-inspiring. Photographed against the breathtaking backdrop of the Falkland Islands, where it thrives abundantly as one of the most common birds of prey in the region, this image captures nature's raw beauty at its finest. The island's unique ecosystem provides an ideal habitat for these magnificent creatures to flourish. With keywords such as bald fauna and subantarctic islands associated with this photograph, it emphasizes not only their biological significance but also their role within our intricate ecological web. This stunning portrayal serves as a testament to Science Photo Library's commitment to capturing extraordinary moments from our natural world while showcasing the wonders that lie within ornithology and zoological studies.
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