The Gallinazo (Cathartes atratus) has a different range from the last species, as it never occurs southward of lat. From Wordnik.com. [Journal of researches into the geology and natural history of the various countries visited by H.M.S. Beagle] Reference
For those of you just joining us, like Buzzardbilly, this site is known worldwide for its praise and worship of the Turkey Vulture, Cathartes aura. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2007-12-01] Reference
The turkey vulture (Cathartes aura) is easily distinguished in flight by its two-tone wings; the feathers nearer the body and head are much darker than those behind. From Wordnik.com. [Did you know? Mexico's vultures have very different eating habits.] Reference
There is a rich diversity of birds which include turkey vulture (Cathartes aura), bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus), blue grouse (Dendragapus obscurus), seabirds, numerous shorebirds, and waterfowl. From Wordnik.com. [Puget lowland forests] Reference
The call of Cathartes aura profitus has not been loud of late in Middle Tennessee. From Wordnik.com. [NashvillePost.com] Reference
They are either black vultures (Coragyps atratus) or juvenile turkey vultures (Cathartes aura). From Wordnik.com. [SNAIL'S TALES] Reference
But Cathartes aura is neither turkey nor buzzard nor crow (and we can only assume they're not all called "John"). From Wordnik.com. [The Spark of Yahoo!] Reference
The turkey-buzzard (Cathartes ora) is similar in its habits to the black vulture, and is frequently mistaken for it. From Wordnik.com. [The Western World Picturesque Sketches of Nature and Natural History in North and South America] Reference
No, Cathartes aura has not the beautiful song of the nightingale, nor the flying prowess of the falcon, nor the majesty of the eagle. From Wordnik.com. [NashvillePost.com] Reference
(Pipila fuscus mesoleucus), thrashers (Toxostoma sp.), vulture (Cathartes aura septentrionalis), woodpeckers (Dryobates, etc.), and wrens. From Wordnik.com. [Tseh So, a Small House Ruin, Chaco Canyon, New Mexico :] Reference
The gallinaso, or black vulture (Cathartes atratus), acts the part of a scavenger, and as such is of great use throughout the whole centre of. From Wordnik.com. [The Western World Picturesque Sketches of Nature and Natural History in North and South America] Reference
Do this, and about the fourth day you will perceive that the cranial differences alone are as great as those between Cathartes and Serpentarius. From Wordnik.com. [Life and Letters of Thomas Henry Huxley — Volume 1] Reference
Bird species include ruffed grouse (Bonasa umbellus), hooded merganser (Lophodytes cucullatus), pileated woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus), bald eagle (Haleaeetus leucocephalus), turkey vulture (Cathartes aura), herring gull (Larus argentatus), and waterfowl. From Wordnik.com. [Western Great Lakes forests] Reference
1 This is the California vulture (Pseudogryphus, or Cathartes, californianus); as. From Wordnik.com. [Original journals of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, 1804-1806] Reference
Vulture, Turkey Cathartes aura 206. From Wordnik.com. [The Field Guide to Wildlife Habitats of the Eastern United States] Reference
Odocoileus hemionus), and harbour seal (Phoca vitulina of birds which include turkey vulture (Cathartes aura. From Wordnik.com. [Featured Articles - Encyclopedia of Earth] Reference
Subspecies: Cathartes aura angelus. From Wordnik.com. [NashvillePost.com] Reference
Subspecies: Cathartes aura stimulus. From Wordnik.com. [NashvillePost.com] Reference
Subspecies: Cathartes aura profitus. From Wordnik.com. [NashvillePost.com] Reference
Buzzard, or turkey vulture (Cathartes aura). From Wordnik.com. [Winter Sunshine] Reference
Blog Guelph: Turkey Vulture Cathartes aura. From Wordnik.com. [Great Guelph Photos and Cool Blog Links by Creative Guelphites] Reference
Turkey Vulture: Cathartes aura. From Wordnik.com. [Recently Uploaded Slideshows] Reference
Cathartes, 60, 195. From Wordnik.com. [Journal of researches into the geology and natural history of the various countries visited by H.M.S. Beagle] Reference
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