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 ...

The most widespread vulture in North America, the turkey vulture is locally called “buzzard” in many areas. A turkey vulture standing on the ground can, at a distance, resemble a wild turkey.

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 ...

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - McPherson police said residents “may hear a few loud sounds, like fireworks” over the next couple weeks as the city tries to relocate turkey vultures from their trees.

By picking carcasses clean so quickly, vultures also suppress insect populations that are linked with eye diseases. The white-backed vulture circles the sky while scanning the area for freshly ...