Early in the morning they can be seen stretching their wings, gathering the morning sun. Turkey Vultures don't build a nest but lay their eggs on the ground or in a hollow stump. Turkey vultures are carrion eaters. They find their food with a keen sense of smell. Turkey Vultures are different from the other raptors.
Turkey Vultures are more closely related to storks than to the other raptors.
The flight feathers are a silvery gray. Turkey vultures have nearly featherless heads. The adult turkey vulture has a red head while the juvenile has a black head. Turkey vultures rock while in flight.