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| Scientific Name |
Type |
| Cathartes aura |
Bird |
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| Size: |
Wingspan: 5-6 feet |
| Weight: |
3-4 pounds |
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| Characteristics: |
Large, dark feathers, bald red head, keen sense of smell |
| Habitat: |
Desert, grasslands, forests |
| Diet: |
Carrion, including mammals, reptiles, and fish |
| Life Cycle: |
Lifespan: Up to 20 years, Mating: February-April, Nesting: March-July |
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Introduction
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