Turkey Vulture

Seeks carrion by soaring over open or partly wooded country, watching the ground and watching the actions of other scavengers. Can also locate some carrion by odor: Unlike most birds, has a well- developed sense of smell. Mostly carrion. Feeds mainly on dead animals, preferring those recently dead (that is, relatively fresh carrion). Occasionally feeds on decaying vegetable matter, live insects, or live fish in drying-up ponds. They have a wingspan of 6 feet, and they can fly for hours without tiring. Turkey Vultures are found on every continent except Antarctica.

A group of Turkeys Vulture’s resting is called a “Committee.” The bald head allows the turkey vulture to easily find food by sniffing and wiping off rotting flesh from its face as it scavenges for carrion.