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Turkey Vulture

Cathartes aura

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Cathartiformes ›Family: Cathartidae ›Genus: Cathartes

About

The turkey vulture (Cathartes aura), also known in some North American regions as the turkey buzzard (or just buzzard), and in some areas of the Caribbean as the John crow or carrion crow, is the most widespread of the New World vultures. One of three species in the genus Cathartes of the family Cathartidae, the turkey vulture ranges from southern Canada to the southernmost tip of South America. It inhabits a variety of open and semi-open...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Turkey Vulture?
The scientific name of Turkey Vulture is Cathartes aura.
What kingdom does Turkey Vulture belong to?
Turkey Vulture belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Turkey Vulture belong to?
Turkey Vulture belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Turkey Vulture belong to?
Turkey Vulture belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Turkey Vulture belong to?
Turkey Vulture belongs to the order Cathartiformes.
What family does Turkey Vulture belong to?
Turkey Vulture belongs to the family Cathartidae.
What genus does Turkey Vulture belong to?
Turkey Vulture belongs to the genus Cathartes.