In this article, I examine the turkey vulture’s sense of smell. An overview of morphological and physiological traits is presented first, followed by an analysis of the results of field experiments. The article addresses some pressing questions about the turkey vulture’s olfactory skills. Can turkey vultures smell their prey or food? Turkey vultures (Cathartes aura) …
Knowing what the turkey vulture eats is one of the most intriguing things about this bird. The fact that they eat dead animals is no secret, but few know when and where they look for carcasses, as well as the kind of carrion they prefer to eat. Read on if learning about the turkey vulture’s …
The identification of Turkey vultures is relatively straightforward. Turkey vultures look black from a distance, but upon closer examination, they have black and blackish-brown plumage. This article discusses and illustrates the recognition of turkey vultures in flight, perched, their typical behavior, preferred habitat, and range. Scientific Name: Cathartes aura. The turkey vulture looks black from …
The following are facts about the biology and ecology of the Andean condor. Some facts are expanded on this site, while others are stand-alone aspects of interests. Open up the Content-on-this-page and find one fact that may spark your curiosity and interest. The Andean condor is the only American vulture that exhibits sexual dimorphism Male …
The Andean condor is endangered and even locally extinct in part of its range. The northern part of the Andean condor’s range features the lowest number of individuals. Per-country population numbers increase southward to the more numerous and stable Andean condor population in the Patagonia Region. Is the Andean condor endangered? The Andean condor is …
The king vulture (Sarcoramphus papa) can be easily identified by its size, striking plumage, and ornate neck and head. The appearance of juvenile king vultures is similar to those of smaller dark-plumaged vultures. King vultures are widespread but occur in small numbers. The appearance of the king vulture The adult king vulture has an ornate …
Adults and juvenile wood storks migrate short to medium distances within its range. Movements of this kind monitor the availability of food. This article discusses several aspects of the wood stork’s movements. Do wood storks migrate? The wood stork is not a migratory species in the strict sense of the word. However, they perform regional …
Wood storks are rather easy to see near wetlands in the southern United States. Thought their natural history and behavior are rather peculiar. Here are some facts about the wood stork that you may find interesting. The wood stork is usually among the largest wading bird throughout its range Wood storks are among the largest …
It is relatively easy to identify wood storks, but they can be confused with white-plumaged herons and egrets with which the wood stork frequently associates. In this article you will learn how to identify a wood stork standing and in the air. Wood stork identification When identifying wood storks, it’s important to look at their …
The breeding biology of wood storks is fluid. Mated pairs last only a breeding season and minor changes in the regional rain patterns can make or break the breeding outcome. This article looks at some aspects of the wood stork’s nesting habits. In what months does the wood stork breed? In North America, the wood …