Turkey vultures have a nearly six foot wingspan. They can be recognized at a distance by their large size, V-shape in which they hold their wings, and the way they teeter as they ride thermals. Turkey vultures are important scavengers. Cleaning up carrion doesn't sound like fun but someone has to do it! Turkey vultures are capable of detecting the scent of deceased animals from great distances as they fly. Despite their unappealing diet it is important for turkey vultures, like any other bird, t

A turkey vulture shows off its impressive wingspan before launching into flight — straight toward the camera! A rare and thrilling close-up of these incredible scavengers in action. Date & Time: Oct 7, 5:49pm Location: Charles’ Bars Species: Turkey Vulture Behaviors: Wing display, flight takeoff Camera: Browning Strike Force DCL Nano #TrailCamShorts #TurkeyVulture #WildlifeCloseUp #TrailCamReel | Backyard Wildlife Maine

Turkey vultures have a nearly six-foot wingspan! They are an easy bird to identify from a distance because they hold their wings in a distinctive v-shape and wobble side to side as they ride thermals sniffing out carrion. From underneath, they appear black except for a lighter tail and trailing edge of the wings. This vulture at the Park gave a great standing demonstration! #TurkeyVulture #Scavenger #Birding #MaineWildlife #AnimalFacts | Maine Wildlife Park