Turkey Vulture

Quick Facts

Size

63 - 72 cm

Weight

0.8 - 2.3 kg

Diet

Carrion (dead animals), Insects, Small reptiles and amphibians

Habitat

Behavior

• Scavenges for carrion, using its keen sense of smell to locate food
• Soars and glides for long periods, using thermals to stay aloft
• Engages in social behavior, often found in large flocks
• Breeds in trees or on cliff faces, with females laying 1-3 eggs
• Both parents care for young, which leave the nest after approximately 60-80 days