About the Turkey Vulture
The turkey vulture is the most widespread of the New World vultures. One of three species in the genus Cathartes of the family Cathartidae, the turkey vulture ranges from southern Canada to the southernmost tip of South America. It inhabits a variety of open and semi-open areas, including subtropical forests, shrublands, pastures, and deserts.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cathartiformes |
| Family | New World Vultures (Cathartidae) |
| Species | Cathartes aura |
| Species Codes | turvul, TUVU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Turkey Vulture belong to?
The Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura) belongs to the New World Vultures family (Cathartidae), in the order Cathartiformes.
How can I identify the Turkey Vulture?
The turkey vulture is the most widespread of the New World vultures. One of three species in the genus Cathartes of the family Cathartidae, the turkey vulture ranges from southern Canada to the southernmost tip of South America. It inhabits a variety of open and semi-open areas, including subtropica...
Where can I report a Turkey Vulture sighting?
You can log sightings of Turkey Vulture on eBird (ebird.org) using species code turvul, or on iNaturalist.
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