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Species that have a similar taxonomy to the Turkey vulture (Cathartes aura)

California condor (Gymnogyps californianus)
The Critically Endangered California condor is a member of the New World vulture family (Cathartidae), and has an impressive wingspan of... More 45 Images 10 Videos
American black vulture (Coragyps atratus)
Information on the American black vulture is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 27 Images 7 Videos
King vulture (Sarcoramphus papa)
Information on the king vulture is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 27 Images 5 Videos
Andean condor (Vultur gryphus)
As one of the largest flying birds in the world, the Andean condor (Vultur gryphus) forms an awesome sight over the South American skies, as... More 30 Images 10 Videos
Small sparrowhawk (Accipiter nanus)
Information on the small sparrowhawk (Accipiter nanus) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Madagascar serpent-eagle (Eutriorchis astur)
Information on the Madagascar serpent-eagle (Eutriorchis astur) is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More 8 Images 0 videos
Crested serpent eagle (Spilornis cheela)
Information on the crested serpent eagle (Spilornis cheela) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 20 Images 1 Video
Southern caracara (Caracara plancus)
Information on the southern caracara is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 17 Images 0 videos
White-necked hawk (Leucopternis lacernulatus)
Information on the white-necked hawk is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Indian spotted eagle (Aquila hastata)
Information on the Indian spotted eagle (Aquila hastata) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Pallid harrier (Circus macrourus)
This migratory bird of prey, like other harriers, has distinct male and female plumage. The pallid harrier male has very pale grey... More 11 Images 0 videos
Booted eagle (Hieraaetus pennatus)
The booted eagle is a small, stocky eagle with a rounded head and heavily feathered legs. It occurs in two main colour forms that are almost... More 12 Images 1 Video
Steller's sea eagle (Haliaeetus pelagicus)
Steller's sea eagle (Haliaeetus pelagicus) is one of the largest of the sea and fish eagles of the genus Haliaeetus. These large... More 39 Images 17 Videos
Mauritius kestrel (Falco punctatus)
The Mauritius kestrel (Falco punctatus) is a small falcon that was rescued from the brink of extinction by a world-renowned... More 16 Images 4 Videos
Congo serpent-eagle (Dryotriorchis spectabilis)
A relatively small bird of prey, the Congo serpent-eagle has short, rounded wings, an elongated tail and a slight crest at the top of the... More 1 Image 0 videos
Bonelli’s eagle (Hieraaetus fasciatus)
Bonelli’s eagle is an agile, mostly silent hunter; its distinctive klu-klu-klu-klee call is heard mainly when it is near the nest or when... More 28 Images 3 Videos
Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus)
One of the fastest species in the world, the peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) may reach speeds of up to 250 kilometres per hour (155... More 43 Images 11 Videos
Steppe eagle (Aquila nipalensis)
A relatively large, handsome bird of prey, the steppe eagle closely resembles a number of related eagle species such as the tawny eagle... More 31 Images 7 Videos
Martial eagle (Polemaetus bellicosus)
Information on the martial eagle is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 34 Images 6 Videos
Dickinson’s kestrel (Falco dickinsoni)
Often observed flying low and fast, with rapid wing beats interspersed with short glides, Dickinson’s kestrel is a smallish, stocky kestrel... More 2 Images 0 videos
Levant sparrowhawk (Accipiter brevipes)
A handsome, small-bodied bird of prey, the Levant sparrowhawk can be distinguished by its barred underparts and striking, dark red eyes. The... More 9 Images 0 videos
African harrier-hawk (Polyboroides typus)
A fairly large but relatively lightweight bird of prey, the African harrier-hawk has a distinctive small, pointed head, with a patch of... More 20 Images 2 Videos
Ridgway’s hawk (Buteo ridgwayi)
Information on the Ridgway’s hawk is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 16 Images 4 Videos
White fronted falconet (Microhierax latifrons)
Information on the white fronted falconet is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Harpy eagle (Harpia harpyja)
Information on the harpy eagle is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 24 Images 0 videos
Pygmy falcon (Polihierax semitorquatus)
Information on the pygmy falcon is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 13 Images 1 Video
African hobby (Falco cuvierii)
The African hobby is a small, dark falcon with a slim body and long, scythe-like wings, which reach to the end of the tail when the bird is... More 1 Image 0 videos
Red kite (Milvus milvus)
The red kite has been described as 'the most beautiful bird of prey in Britain'. The plumage is a wonderful mixture of black, chestnut, grey... More 32 Images 9 Videos
Grey-headed fish eagle (Ichthyophaga ichthyaetus)
The grey-headed fish eagle is a striking bird and an impressive hunter, with a relatively small head, longish neck and a powerful, grey beak... More 8 Images 0 videos
Gabar goshawk (Melierax gabar)
The gabar goshawk occurs in two very distinct forms that fluctuate in relative abundance across the species’ range. The more common, paler... More 13 Images 0 videos

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