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 ...

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.

Did you know turkey vultures serve a vital role in Wyoming as recyclers and "cleaners"? Yet, even as one of the most widely distributed North American birds, little ...

The borough is now in a cooperative service agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to tackle this issue.

Despite statewide restrictions on these pesticides in California, a recent study found that as many as 13% of turkey vultures in the Los Angeles area tested positive for the chemicals. Given the ...

Growing flocks have begun to unnerve some who live in parts of the Cumberland County town. But help is on the way.

Turkey vultures are common across Wyoming when they arrive in the spring and take up residency through the summer and into the fall. Get any of our free email newsletters — news headlines ...

Migrating birds are now returning to Wahkiakum County, including turkey vultures. This homage is for them Wonderful ...

"Unlike their less aggressive relative, the turkey vulture, black vultures will gang up and prey on livestock," Robert Pierce, PhD, associate professor and state extension fisheries and wildlife ...