The National Geographic Magazine, Volume 64National Geographic Society, 1933 - Geography Indexes kept up to date with supplements. |
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... turkey vultures gathered . Even though the carrion was so concealed in ... vulture will find food that is concealed in such a way as to be en- tirely ... turkey vulture is an observant creature , with keen perception where food is ...
... turkey vultures gathered . Even though the carrion was so concealed in ... vulture will find food that is concealed in such a way as to be en- tirely ... turkey vulture is an observant creature , with keen perception where food is ...
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... turkey buzzards , but when a condor is sighted there is no mistaking it for its smaller relatives . Its enormous size and the broad sweep of its wings distinguish it almost at a glance when it is far distant . When nearer at hand it is ...
... turkey buzzards , but when a condor is sighted there is no mistaking it for its smaller relatives . Its enormous size and the broad sweep of its wings distinguish it almost at a glance when it is far distant . When nearer at hand it is ...
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BLACK VULTURE ( Coragyps atratus atratus ) The black vulture is distinguished from the turkey buzzard , even at a distance , by its short , square - ended tail , and by the peculiar method of flight in which the wings are flapped ...
BLACK VULTURE ( Coragyps atratus atratus ) The black vulture is distinguished from the turkey buzzard , even at a distance , by its short , square - ended tail , and by the peculiar method of flight in which the wings are flapped ...
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Eagle King of Birds and His Kin By ALExander WetMORE | 43 |
Eagles Hawks and Vultures 5 ills in color from paintings by MAJ ALLAN BROOKS______ | 64 |
Aga Khan III Muslim leader | 163 |
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