Noteworthy Observations of Foraging Turkey Vultures

Steven G. Platt; Thomas R. Rainwater

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Noteworthy Observations of Foraging Turkey Vultures

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 01 Dec 2009 English Publisher:Informa UK LimitedJournal:The Wilson Journal of Ornithology, volume 121, pages 839-841 (issn: 1559-4491, eissn: 1938-5447,

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Authors: Steven G. Platt; Thomas R. Rainwater;

doi: 10.1676/08-141.1

Noteworthy Observations of Foraging Turkey Vultures

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Abstract We present two noteworthy observations of foraging Turkey Vultures (Cathartes aura), including consumption of a marine toad (Bufo marinus) and a live juvenile cotton rat (Sigmodon hispidus). To our knowledge, these observations are the first reports of any North American vulture consuming B. marinus or a Turkey Vulture taking live mammalian prey. Our observations highlight the potential for mechanical mowers to provide carrion for Turkey Vultures.

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