Turkey vultures, both male and female, range in size from 25.2-31.9 inches. Their wingspan, however, is much larger than this. The average turkey vulture measures 68 inches, from tip to tip.

Astonishing Fossilization Process Has Preserved Microscopic Feather And Eyelid Details Of A 30,000 Year Old Vulture. ... That’s because the vulture in question is 30,000 years old, ...

May 24—This week's bird is the turkey vulture. These creepy dudes have huge nostrils that allow them to smell rotting, decaying carcasses from over a mile away. From below, their silhouettes ...

Turkey vultures are one of three vulture species living in North America. They only exist in certain environments, including cavities in a boulder field, caves in a cliff, or even big hollow logs.

First discovered: The first scientific description of the turkey vulture was by the famed naturalist Carl Linnaeus in 1758. The "buzzard" name that has been tagged to these birds is due to a ...

Turkey vultures are a common sight in the Susquehanna Valley, but there's another member of nature's cleanup crew that's turning up more often Skip to content NOWCAST WGAL News 8 at 11:00 ...