The most widespread vulture in North America, the turkey vulture is locally called ... hawks also can fly in a dihedral, but at closer range all have feathered heads and different wing shapes.

According to the map, the turkey vulture is currently a high risk in Monroe County. But the majority population will have left by early May. See the map. Is the turkey vulture a risk for bird flu?

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 ...