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   How big do turkey vultures get?

   • The wings of the turkey vulture (Cathartes aura) span 1.8 metres (6 feet) from wingtip to wing tip. The turkey vulture’s wings extend about 1.8 metres (6 feet) across, from wing tip to wing tip, and its body length is about 75 cm (30 inches). It has an elaborate olfactory canal and uses its keen sense of smell in finding food.

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   How long do turkey vultures live?

   • Most turkey vultures live for 10–16 years in the wild; some can live as long as 30 years in captivity. Turkey vulture eggs may be taken by mammalian predators, including raccoons and foxes, but adult birds have few predators. Some, however, fall victim to eagles, hawks, and owls. Turkey vultures are common throughout their range.

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   Are turkey vultures migratory?

   • The species subsists predominantly on carrion (dead and putrefying flesh), and it occurs throughout the Americas except northern Canada; northerly and southernmost populations are migratory. The wings of the turkey vulture (Cathartes aura) span 1.8 metres (6 feet) from wingtip to wing tip.

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   Do turkey vultures have a big beak?

   • Most vultures have a large pouch in the throat (crop) and can go for long periods without food—adaptations to a feast-or-famine scavenging lifestyle. In some species the beak is exceptionally strong and heavy for tearing hide, muscle, and even bone. Eyesight in all vultures is well developed, as is the sense of smell in the turkey vulture.

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2. www.britannica.com › animal › turkey-vultureTurkey vulture | Wingspan, Range, & Facts | Britannica

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   May 24, 2024 · The turkey vulture’s wings extend about 1.8 metres (6 feet) across, from wing tip to wing tip, and its body length is about 75 cm (30 inches). It has an elaborate olfactory canal and uses its keen sense of smell in finding food.

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   Jun 14, 2024 · Impressive Wingspan Turkey Vultures have a wingspan of up to seven feet, which allows them to soar effortlessly through the air. Their large wingspan also helps them to cover large distances while using minimal energy.

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   Jun 5, 2024 · Turkey Vulture: Turkey vultures are large birds with a body length ranging from 25 to 32 inches and a wingspan of 63 to 72 inches. Regular Vulture: Regular vultures, such as the African white-backed vulture, have a similar body length of around 26 to 32 inches but typically boast a slightly larger wingspan ranging from 71 to 79 inches.

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   Jun 5, 2024 · Reproductive rate: Breeds once a year, producing a clutch of 2 to 4 eggs. Vulture: Lifespan: Varies among species, with some living up to 30 years or more. Reproductive rate: Breeding frequency depends on food availability, usually producing one clutch of 1 to 3 eggs per year. Turkey Vulture:

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   Jun 5, 2024 · The turkey vulture (Cathartes aura) is the most widespread New World vulture, breeding from Canada southward to the southern tip of South America. Northern populations are migratory. They are small brownish black vultures with red heads as adults (dark gray as juveniles) and a wingspan of nearly 2 metres (6.6 feet).

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   Jun 2, 2024 · The largest vultures, such as the Andean condor, can reach a body length of up to 4 feet (122 cm) and have a wingspan of over 10 feet (305 cm). Other vultures, like the turkey vulture, have a body length ranging from 25 to 32 inches (64 to 81 cm) and a wingspan of about 6 feet (183 cm).

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    May 27, 2024 · Turkey Vulture Size, Appearance, and Behavior. Turkey Vultures are large birds, with up to a 6-foot wingspan, a length of 32 inches, and weighing up to 5.3 pounds. Their outer feathers are mostly brownish-black, with the feathers on their wings typically white/gray in color.