Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura
Least ConcernThe Turkey Vulture is a large soaring scavenger with a bare red head, teetering on raised wings as it rides thermals. Unusually among birds, it has an excellent sense of smell for finding carrion.
Males and females of this species look mostly alike.
Quick facts
- Conservation status
- Least Concern
- Habitat
- Grassland
- Region
- North America
- Scientific name
- Cathartes aura
- Card variants in the game
- 2
Real rarity, real conservation
This species is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Its population is widespread and currently not considered threatened.
Rarity in Birdey follows the IUCN Red List, the real-world conservation status of each species. The more threatened a bird is in the wild, the rarer its card is in the game.
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