These two big turkey vultures (also called turkey buzzards) with red heads and six-foot wingspan are part of a family of about ten that appeared hovering over flounder remains that were put back in the ocean from being filleted the night before.

“Considering what they eat, these are some of the cleanest animals around. Having few feathers on their heads means they can wash them easily, and Turkey Vultures often bathe in water. They constantly preen (cleans out its feathers with its bill).” Read more.

Video shot on October 9, 2007. runtime 1:30

 

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