Turkey Vultures Have a Gross Defense Method. It’s best to stay on a turkey vulture’s good side. If distressed or annoyed, ...

Turkey vultures have been reported by aircraft pilots to rise to as high as 20,000 feet and soar for hours without flapping their wings. The turkey vulture’s scientific name is Cathartes aura ...

Turkey Vultures are one of the heroes of the bird world. Often misunderstood, these incredible birds perform a service to society by eating carrion, the decaying flesh of dead animals.

Thousands of turkey vultures were spotted flying over Monroe County earlier this week as spring migration is midway. More than 9,000 turkey vultures have been tallied at Braddock Bay, according to ...

Ralph the turkey vulture served as an animal ambassador at the EcoTarium. The turkey vulture is one of two knowns species of ...

Families and bird enthusiasts gathered at Second Nature at Reads Creek for a Birds of Prey Meet and Greet on Sunday.

He said there isn’t a reason to be afraid of turkey vultures because they have chicken feet and beaks, so they lack the strength and ability to attack or kill. That is why they scavenge.

10 fascinating facts about vultures. Vulture diversity. There are 23 species of vultures globally, categorised into Old World vultures (Africa, Europe, and Asia) and New World vultures (Americas).

By Claire Bradshaw Click here for updates on this story BLUE SPRINGS, Missouri (KSHB) — A Blue Springs neighborhood is trying to ward off a pair of turkey vultures that have been seen causing ...