The most widespread vulture in North America, the turkey vulture is locally called “buzzard” in many areas. A turkey vulture standing on the ground can, at a distance, resemble a wild turkey.

Turkey vultures live in a range of habitats, including subtropical forests, shrublands and deserts. They have bald heads so that when they feast on carcasses, blood and guts don't get trapped in ...

It isn’t for a celebration — it is a warning toturkey vultures. That isn’t the only attempt to get rid of the birds. For a few weeks now, a pair of turkey vultures has made themselves known ...