Meet the Turkey Vulture — Sacramento Audubon Society
By A Mystery Man Writer
Last updated 16 Jul 2024
This month, let’s talk about a common bird found in the Sacramento Valley called the Turkey Vulture ( Cathartes aura) . In the Fall, northern populations of this species migrate south in large flocks. Some populations remain in certain areas year round, like they do in the Sacramento Valley. Turkey
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Turkey Vulture — Sacramento Audubon Society
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Meet the Turkey Vulture — Sacramento Audubon Society
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