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Home > Our animal species > Birds > Turkey vulture Turkey vulture
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.
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