Meaning of the word "turkey vulture" in English

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turkey vulture

US /ˈtɜr.ki ˈvʌl.tʃər/
UK /ˈtɜː.ki ˈvʌl.tʃər/

Noun

a large New World vulture (Cathartes aura) that has a featherless red head and neck and feeds on carrion

Example:
We saw a turkey vulture circling high above the desert.
The turkey vulture is known for its keen sense of smell, which it uses to locate carrion.