Turkey Vulture

• Scientific name: Cathartes Aura
• Kingdom: Animalia
• Phylum: Chordata
• Class: Aves
• Family: Cathartidae
• Genus: Cathartes
• Species: C. Aura

Fun Facts

• Turkey vultures do not eat live animals.
• A group of vultures is called "venue."
• Vultures circling in the air are a "kettle."
• Male and Female turkey vultures are identical in appearance.
• A turkey vulture is one of the few birds of prey that is able to use its sense of smell to locate food.
• A turkey vulture weighs approximately 6 pounds and has a wingspan of 72 inches (6 feet).