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6 January 2023 Turkey Vultures (Cathartes aura) consume ripe avocado fruit (Persea americana) even when carrion is readily available
Mark L. Kraus
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Abstract

Turkey Vultures (Cathartes aura) were observed feeding on ripe avocado fruit (Persea americana) even though carrion was readily available. Similar to previous reports, such as observations of Turkey Vultures feeding on fruits of the African oil palm (Elaeis guineensis), my observations suggest that Turkey Vultures incorporate nutrient-rich food into their diet regardless of whether it is derived from plants or animals.

Se observaron zopilotes cabeza roja (Cathartes aura) alimentándose de frutos maduros de aguacate (Persea americana), aun cuando tenían carroña fácilmente disponible. Similar a reportes previos, como observaciones de zopilotes Cathartes aura alimentándose de frutos de palma africana (Elaeis guineensis), mis observaciones sugieren que los zopilotes cabeza roja incorporan alimentos ricos en nutrientes en su dieta sin importar si son de origen vegetal o animal.

Palabras clave: alimentación atípica, cámaras trampa, Florida, frugivoría, Montgomery Botanical Center.

Mark L. Kraus "Turkey Vultures (Cathartes aura) consume ripe avocado fruit (Persea americana) even when carrion is readily available," The Wilson Journal of Ornithology 134(4), 715-716, (6 January 2023). https://doi.org/10.1676/22-00037
Received: 28 March 2022; Accepted: 17 September 2022; Published: 6 January 2023
KEYWORDS
atypical food
camera-trap
Florida
frugivory
Montgomery Botanical Center
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