Turkey Vulture by danob
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Description
The Turkey Vulture is a member of the New World vultures, and some recent research suggests they are in fact more closely related to Storks than to
The bird of prey family.. Some curious factors come into play with this, First they can smell unlike like Old world vultures, and appear to urinate or defecate on their legs to keep cool, which makes them white. I also had to smile when I read they make a nest under a bush!!
The body feathers are mostly brownish-black, but the flight feathers on the wings appear to be silvery-grey beneath, contrasting with the darker wing linings. The adult's head is small in proportion to its body and is red in colour with few to no feathers. It also has a relatively short, hooked, ivory-coloured beak. The irises of the eyes are grey-brown; legs and feet are pink-skinned, though typically stained white. The eye has a single incomplete row of eyelashes on the upper lid and two rows on the lower lid.
Thanks again for taking time to look and any comments you care to make
Comments (60)
Danter
excellent
Romia
Splendid photograph!
Hendesse
Stunning capture, outstanding details. Looks absolutely fantastic!
Littlejock
Great focus and pose my friend...Fantastic work
jeroni
Excellent shot
MaraP
Outstanding image!!! 5++
BorisB
Amazing capture, perfect!!
kenwas
Another super "in flight" image!
gs1953
Magnifica immagine!
Meisiekind
The master at his best. Awesome capture Danny and very interesting facts on this beauty! xx
Octaganoid
Nice crisp shot Dan. You must travel around a bit, these birds are native to areas around Spain aren't they (i could be wrong)? They are fascinating creatures those Vultures.
fredster66
Excellent skill to capture these... with outstanding results.
sintoock
EXCELLENT.
gunsan
I can't say he is beautiful, but your photo is!
MedTran39
Super capture!
Hedepo
A beautiful bird in action, the soft focus background underlines the bird in motion!! Excellent Have a very nice evening Henk
vlaaitje
what a wonderful pov, lovely in flight shot
SapUS59
fantastic capture my friend, there are many of those around these parts and adults can have very wide wingspan.
timtripp
excellent image!
kimariehere
exceptional capture looks very pro -awesome dof as well !!! brilliant work !!!
MrsLubner
AND if you happen up on one by accident when neither of you expect it, they will turn and hiss like a mad cat at you! That from personal experience. :-) They also stink, whether from their cooling habit or because of the putrid, dead smell of lunch on their faces and necks, I don't know. Still, don't let me scare you off. These are the most beautiful of birds in flight - graceful as they ride the air currents so close to the sun. They are an important link in the chain. Stellar capture, Danny, and fabulous information.
rocserum
stunning capture! RS
JeffG7BRJ
An ugly bird but a beautiful photograph, will you look at those plates of meat, I would not like to get on the wrong side of this bird. Superb capture Danny. Bravo!!!!!
kgb224
My friend your pictures are of outstanding quality. Excellent capture.
jocko500
real good shot here
Meowgli
brilliant focus and dof, really nice shot =)
Ionel
Beautiful, professional job!!!
LudyMelltSekher
Hello my dear friend, Excelente and resplendent Phography.Impressive! Congratulations! A million stars ** Have on a wonderful Thursday. Embrace and kiss in your heart.Luminous Blessings. Ludy Sorry to have that to write the same thing in English to all, but are few the words that I have in English to say.I´ speak Spanish.
magnus073
Superb image and capture as always Dan and I do so enjoy your detailed explanation on this amazing bird.
DCLEW2
Beautiful shot. I like these big guys. well done.