Turkey Vulture

Birds Likely to be Observed in Oregon

Location in Oregon
Red is Summer range

Turkey Vulture range

Turkey Vulture

Cathartyes aura - A common carrion eater, scavenging in fields and along roadsides. Soars in wide circles, holding its two-toned wings in a broad V and tilting quickly from side to side. Immatures has a black head. Feeding vultures are soon joined by others flying in from beyond human vision.

Date of Arrival - Average 3-10 - Early 3-1 - Late 3-16

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