Turkey vultures deter predators by projectile vomiting gastric juices as acidic as battery acid that burns their attacker's skin and eyes. Why it's awesome: These scavenger birds have an ...

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, including subtropical forests, shrublands and deserts. They have bald heads so that when they feast on carcasses, blood and guts don't get trapped in ...

Alan Wells said Gilbert was tame, friendly and would not hurt any dogs or animals in people's gardens A man who adopted a turkey vulture when the zoo it was due to go to closed during the pandemic ...