Turkey vultures

Turkey vultures are easily distinguish from 

the more common Black AmericanVultures

because they have much in common with 

turkeys as the name implies. 

Turkey Vulture perching

Both turkey vultures and black vultures are

common in the area, but the black ones are

much more numerous, and can often be seen

in pairs and even large groups. 

Pair of American Vultures on a power-line pylon in
George Bush Park near South Barker-Cypress Road