Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura
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<birdfyi-bird slug="cathartes-aura"></birdfyi-bird>The Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura) is a bird species in the family Cathartidae (new world vultures & condors), within the order Cathartiformes (new world vultures). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 101.7 cm and a weight of 1.5 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 101.7 cm | 40.0 in |
| Weight | 1495.5 g | 52.75 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: NO,SC,O. Incubation: 36-42 days. Fledging: 60-80 days.
Clutch Size
1-2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cathartiformes (New World Vultures) |
| Family | Cathartidae (New World Vultures & Condors) |
| Genus | Cathartes |
| Species | Cathartes aura |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | نسر رومي |
| Chinese | 红头美洲鹫 |
| French | Urubu à tête rouge |
| German | Truthahngeier |
| Hindi | टर्की गृद्ध |
| Indonesian | Hering Kalkun |
| Japanese | ヒメコンドル |
| Korean | 터키콘도르 |
| Portuguese | urubu-de-cabeça-vermelha |
| Russian | Гриф-индейка |
| Turkish | Hindi akbabası |
Distribution
Turkey Vulture has been recorded in 12 countries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cathartidae family