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Buzzard, I think...

 
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Sep 16, 2008 18:38 |  #1

Can anyone help me ID this bird? I was driving home today and it was eating a turtle on the island between two roads. Thanks....Dave


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Sep 16, 2008 19:11 |  #2

It is a Young Turkey Vulture!!

The head will get quite red as it matures for more Info see link:
http://www.birds.corne​ll.edu …Guide/Turkey_Vu​lture.html (external link)


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Sep 16, 2008 19:33 |  #3

Gary...thanks for the info and the help.

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Sep 16, 2008 19:36 |  #4

yup... turkey vulture.... They are beautiful birds really.... Great Detail!


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