The most widespread vulture in North America, the turkey vulture is locally called “buzzard” in many areas. A turkey vulture standing on the ground can, at a distance, resemble a wild turkey.

Turkey vultures live in a range of habitats ... Like many other species of vulture, these birds feed on the remains of already dead animals, rather than killing prey themselves.

The world's 23 vulture species, including turkey vultures, black vultures and California condors (which are endangered) here in the U.S., have sharp vision to help them spot carrion from high above.

MIAMI (WSVN) - A turkey vulture in trouble is getting the help it needs at a Miami wildlife hospital. The injured bird is no ordinary patient at the Pelican Harbor Seabird Station. Officials said ...