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The Turkey Vulture’s primary defense is to vomit on its predators!

The Turkey Vulture’s primary defense is to vomit on its predators! Typically found throughout the Americas, the Turkey Vulture is the most widespread of all New World vultures. Although it is generally at the top of the food chain, it does have some threats such as golden eagles, bald eagles, and great horned owls.  However, the threat to the vulture is often not directly to the bird itself but rather to its eggs. The Turkey Vulture, when threatened, has one primary defense mechanism. It will regurgitate semi-digested meat, which smells...

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Published By: OMGFacts - Thursday, 10 May, 2012