TURKEY VULTURE
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    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.
 
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