Turkey vulture

A.k.a. buzzard (Cathartes aura). One of the most common carrion-eaters in the Americas, it's not closely related to Old World vultures. The inset shows the same bird fluffing its feathers. Outside irrigated lands near Fallon, Nevada.

Roger (Grisly), Diane Putnam, Smiley Derleth, Pam J and 3 other people have particularly liked this photo

11 comments - The latest ones

Jeff Farley

A splendid shot Sig.

6 years ago.

Jeff Farley

An excellent image Sig, thank you for posting to Fur, Fin and Feather.

6 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club

Fine shot, Steve!

6 years ago.

Pam J ^club

Excellent !
Admired in ~ I ❤ Nature

I have a couple of pairs here and have never managed a decent shot of one !

6 years ago. Edited 6 years ago.

slgwv ^club has replied to Pam J ^club

I've never had one pose for me like this before!

6 years ago.

Smiley Derleth ^club

Good shot. The feathers thing its doing is very interesting.

6 years ago.

Diane Putnam ^club

I had no idea the turkey vulture and the buzzard were the same bird! Nice pair of shots!

6 years ago.

slgwv ^club has replied to Diane Putnam ^club

It's in Wikipedia. It must be true! ;)

6 years ago.

slgwv ^club

Thanks everyone! They're graceful in flight, but not the most attractive birds close up... ;)

6 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club

Terrific and interesting shots Steve, we have nothing like this.

6 years ago.

slgwv ^club has replied to Roger (Grisly) ^club

Thanks, Roger!

6 years ago.

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