The most widespread vulture in North America, the turkey vulture is locally called ... the bill dark with a pale base. Flight: a large dark bird that flies with its wings held in a noticeable ...

Whitish patch near wingtips shows up in flight." Sounds: "Hisses or grunts; seldom heard." Food: Mostly carrion. Groups will drive away turkey vultures for food. Scavenges for scraps. May forage ...

Unlike other birds, turkey vultures lay their eggs on the ground and hide them in vegetation, caves or hollowed-out trees. Although they are social birds that live in groups, they lack a syrinx ...

What is the white-backed vulture? The white-backed vulture is the ... a white backside that can only be seen when the bird is in flight. Its wings, which are white on top and brown on the bottom ...