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Cathartidae - New World Vultures

There are seven species in this family. They are all found in North and South America. The birds in this family are scavengers, they eat carrion. They have bare heads, powerful legs and feet, and strong bills.

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Classification

 Phylum: Chordata
 Class: Aves
 Order: Accipitriformes
 Family: Cathartidae