TURKEY VULTURE
By Summer
They have a wingspan
of 6 ft. 27 in. Also a Brownish/black body, the featherless head is black
in immature birds, red in adults. Wings are held in a V when soaring unlike
eagles which hold their wings straight out.
They live in
Southern Canada through South America. In Minnesota They nest along the
St. Croix, Mississippi and associated river valleys, as well as in the
north central part of the state. They migrate to the southern U.S. in the
winter.
Their habitat
is open country.They roost in large congregations in secluded woods.
Turkey Vultures
are carrion feeders, this means they feed on dead animals, which they locate
by vision or possibly by smell. They are often seen feeding in groups on
large items but will eat almost anything.