The Turkey Vulture, also known by its Latin name Carthates aura, is a large dark brown bird with a red bald head. It is 25.2-31.9 inches big and has a wingspan of 66.9-70.1 inches. They are social towards other turkey vultures and can be seen in flocks or groups. They have an imbalance in their flight which causes them to fly low, which they use as an advantage to detect carrion, dead animals. They are also able to detect carrion with their sense of smell, one of the best in the bird world. Turkey vultures prefer warmer climates and they can migrate as far as South America. They live in the Americas and their habitat is widespread, with the most common being the open country, next to a wooded area. The turkey vulture population is of least concern and there are thought to be 4.5 million worldwide.
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