turkey vulture
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of turkey vulture
An Americanism dating back to 1815–25
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Dead animals littered the side of the road; deer, raccoons, something that looked like a purple jackal, a Chupacabra or two, what looked like a werewolf, and at least one low-flying turkey vulture.
From Salon • Oct. 24, 2024
Though variations of the story exist along the Nahua region of Mexico, Tlahuelpuchi typically turns into a Mexican turkey vulture.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 4, 2023
We trekked through the tall dunes once again, passing a rabbit, a few deer and a turkey vulture as we go.
From Washington Post • Feb. 3, 2022
An emaciated turkey vulture recently found on the Lake Tahoe shore couldn’t fly, likely because food isn’t as plentiful in burned areas, said Denise Upton, the animal care director at Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 23, 2021
Aden swung out like a turkey vulture that goes in big, looping circles.
From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson
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