Turkey Vulture Skull Replica
$45.00
The craniofacial hinge exhibits high kinesis, while the holorhinal nostrils and lack of an internasal septum optimize specialized olfactory airflow.
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Description
Turkey Vulture Skull Replica (Cathartes aura) Information
Turkey vulture skull replica measures 3.7 inches. Cathartes aura skull is 1:1 museum-quality polyurethane resin cast from California Academy of Sciences specimen. 2-part skull (separate cranium and mandible). Made in USA.
The turkey vulture also known in some North American regions as the turkey buzzard or just buzzard, and in some areas of the Caribbean as the John crow or carrion crow. The turkey vulture ranges from southern Canada to the southernmost tip of South America. It inhabits a variety of open and semi-open areas, including subtropical forests, shrub lands, pastures, and deserts.
Scientific Classification
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Aves
- Order: Accipitriformes
- Family: Cathartidae
- Genus: Cathartes
- Species: C. aura
- Binomial name: Cathartes aura (Linnaeus, 1758)
- Conservation status: Least concern (IUCN 3.1)
This museum-quality cast offers a precise view of the mechanical joints and bone structures that define the feeding physics of this iconic scavenger. The model provides detailed access to specialized bone morphology and complex cranial sutures often studied in avian evolution. It serves as a vital comparative tool alongside our domestic goose skull, domestic duck skull, and American white pelican cast. This specimen delivers the exact morphological accuracy, including the reinforced rear skull region, required by professional biologists. Find more expert-grade models in our bird or aves replica store.
Additional information
| Weight | 3 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 3.7 in |
| Turkey Vulture Facts: | Kingdom: Animalia |
