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North American populations of Black Vultures (Coragyps atratus ) and Turkey Vultures (Cathartes aura ) are steadily increasing and their ranges are expanding, and both species are common in southwest Florida. Success of these species in the United States has led to a rise in con…

Flight altitude characteristics of non-migrating turkey vultures (Cathartes aura ) were examined in Indiana and Ohio for future incorporation into aircraft/bird avoidance models. Vultures spent 74.3% of the day perched and 25.7% in flight. Of time in flight, 97.4% was at or belo…