Turkey Vulture 2 by Jay Levin

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14-OCT-2007

Turkey Vulture 2

A New World vulture (Cathartes aura) having dark plumage and a bare red head and neck similar to that of the turkey. Also called turkey buzzard.
The nostrils are not divided by a septum, but rather are perforate; from the side one can see through the beak.

Nikon D200 ,Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED VR AF
1/80s f/7.1 at 270.0mm iso400 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto

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Lisa		10-Dec-2008 01:33
Very nice portrait, Jay. It's actually kinda cute from this angle.

Rosemarie Kusserow		26-Feb-2008 22:37
Very interesting bird, great portrait, it looks a bit cheerless, fine details, vote, Rosemarie :o)

1moremile		08-Feb-2008 22:36
I feel an urge to insert a joke about my supervisor and I don't even know why. Great shot. Looks like you got his attention. V.

Marc Demoulin		01-Feb-2008 18:22
Impressive shot Jay! Well done. V. Marc

Aivar Mikko		03-Dec-2007 16:35
Excellent shot! I don't want to be this bird's enemy. V.

Peter Stahl		30-Nov-2007 00:17
Nice portrait of him Jay. GMV.

Andrew Vincent		23-Nov-2007 03:06
Oh WoW! What a shot, a sinister portrait! VOTE!

Simon Chandler		23-Nov-2007 02:07
Stunning close up portrait. Sharp and rich in colors. Excellent work. v

Sam_C		22-Nov-2007 08:23
Excellent shot, he's got a killer look!! V :-)

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