Turkey Vulture
I could have titled this a face only a mother could love which did come to mind, but I guess beauty is in the eye of the beholder and some may find this birds face beautiful.
Now I am no expert on birds but I do believe this is a Turkey Vulture, and I saw it while walking around Buttonwood Park one morning, It was on one tree, when I first say it but quickly flew off, and then I found it again where is was siting happily high up in a tree and posed for a few shots I will share here
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I didn't know much about them so did some research and will share what I found
Apparently they have a very strong sense of smell which they use to locate its sense of smell to locate carrion, which probably sounds better than what it is, the decaying flesh of animals.
The part of its brain that processes smell is particularly large, compared to other birds.
This heightened ability to detect odors, allowing it to find dead animals below a forest canopy.
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The Turkey Vulture maintains stability and lift at low altitudes by holding its wings up in a slight dihedral (V-shape) and teetering from side to side while flying. It flies low to the ground to pick up the scent of dead animals.
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A note so fun fact, As a defense mechanism, Turkey Vultures may vomit on a bird, animal, or human that gets too close. Considering what they eat, this can be a powerful weapon and I am glad to say clearly I didn't make this one fee threatened and get to experience this aspect of them
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When it’s hot outside, Turkey Vultures will defecate on their feet to cool off.
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The Turkey Vulture’s stomach acid is extremely acidic, so they can digest just about anything. This also allows them to eat carcasses tainted with anthrax, tuberculosis, and rabies without getting sick. By taking care of the carrion, vultures provide an essential service for the health of our ecosystems. Without them, carcasses would accumulate, and diseases would spread from rotting flesh.
Isnt nature grand when you think about it, these birds have a bad rap, but they actually are a cleanup crew of sorts
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And there he is - looking as if he would come right from a horror movie, but still beautiful 😊
You have captured amazing images of this big bird, my friend, great photography 👍💯
I hope I remember this defense tactic when someone attacks me next time, but I know better ways to cool my feet 🤣
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Hmmmm no totally sure that defense tactic works well with us Humans using it LOL
and yes I do agree not the way I want to cool down my feet
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They can eat rabid animals safely??? What an incredible creature! But I'd pass on making one feel threatened 😂
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Yeah I was surprised when I read that, and you and me both dont ever want to make one feel threatened LOL
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Carrion feeders are always so interesting! Thanks for the lesson!
Ohh yes indeed,
have a great day
Nice shots 😍
thank you
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Nice shots! Birds are so interesting. This one is kinda yucky but still interesting 🙂
I agree yucky but yes interesting
Great shots and so fun to learn about the Turkey Vulture!
Thanks was the first time I saw one close enough to see it clearly was interesting reading about it
in the very sharp part of the lung also has beauty,
Such a stunning bird and great captures. Glad you found it again.
I did know about the feet when it is hot. But not that they could vomit when they feel threatened. Very interesting to know.
Thanks for sharing you beautiful photographs @tattoodjay 😎😁
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Yes, so far all good. Busy with doing chores in the house. Just been grocery shopping. Now a quick catch up here and than time for dinner cooking.
Have a great afternoon and evening too 👋🏻☀️😁
How are you dear friend @tattoodjay good day
Your bird shots are getting better and better.
Nature is wise, it knows how to do things to maintain balance with the stock of this type of bird.
enjoy the weekend
Good morning and I am doing good thanks I hope all is well with you
and yes I am happy I am improving with my Bird photos :)
It demonstrates that Turkey Vultures heavily consume the scents of animal carcasses. It is very strong in observing and defending low-flying prey. Do they live in Turkey? The pictures are beautiful and thank you very much.
such an interesting bird, and not sure if they live in Turkey I think the name comes from the resemblance to the Turkey Bird
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Beautiful bird and not afraid.
isnt it just and yes it clearly wasn't worried about me or anything
I think they see you as food.
LOL you could be right :)
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Beautiful bird until it feels threatened
Exactly :)
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