Home> Animals > Birds > Vultures Submit Your Photo Slide Show No 4 Of 10 Prev    Next Turkey-Vulture  Publish Date : 03-03-2008 Author : Haui Hits : 65 Rating : Not rated The Turkey Vulture, Cathartes aura, also known in North America as the Turkey Buzzard (or just "buzzard"), is a bird found throughout most of the Americas. The Turkey Vulture received its common name from the resemblance of the adult's bald red head and its dark plumage to that of the male Wild Turkey, while the name "vulture" is derived from the Latin word vulturus, meaning "tearer," and is a reference to its feeding habits. Rate This Photo 5 - Best4321 Add Your Comment Your Name * Your Comment * Enter Validation Code * Prev    Next