Turkey Vulture Identification, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Wild Turkey Identification, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology

This juvenile Turkey Vulture is recovering in our clinic after likely being hit by a car. Fortunately, he has no fractures, but he currently has no use of his legs and is being treated for a spinal injury. ❤️‍🩹 Because he’s under a year old, his head hasn’t yet turned the bright red you see in adult Turkey Vultures. Another interesting fact: unlike many birds, Turkey Vultures don’t have songs or cries. Instead, they communicate with hisses and this rattling sound you hear in the video. 🔈 Help