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