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scavenger birds

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Turkey Vulture: The Americas' Most Widespread Scavenger

Turkey Vulture The Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura) is one of the most successful and widely distributed raptorial birds in the Americas. Known for its role as a primary scavenger, this sp...

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Sheathbills: The Unique Scavengers of the Antarctic

Sheathbills: The Unique Scavengers of the Antarctic In the harsh, frozen landscapes of the Antarctic and subantarctic islands, one group of birds stands out for its opportunistic nature a...

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