Turkey Vulture (species: Cathartes aura) in Birds of Nicaragua (Gaia Guide)
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Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture


©Alejandra Mercado: Cathartes aura

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Cathartiformes
Family Cathartidae
Genus Cathartes
Species Cathartes aura
Status least concern

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 81 cm (Length of specimen)

Wingspan

  • Up to 183 cm

Synonyms

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Distribution


©Minzinho: Distribution Map: Yellow is summer , Green is year-round

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