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Turkey vulture
Turkey vulture

Cathartes aura
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Green : the Borealie Red : nesting grounds Blue : wintering grounds Purple : range throughout the year |
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Order : Ciconiiformes
Family : Cathartidae
Diet : Scavenger, feeding on carrion and waste.
Reproduction : Sexually mature at 2 years. Mating and egg laying occurs between late March and June. The 2 eggs are incubated by both the male and the female for 38-41 days. The young fledge after 70 days.
Lifespan : Up to 16 years old in the wild and 20 years in captivity.
Predators : No natural predators.
Status : Not at risk, the species is expanding into southern Québec.