Is this a Turkey Vulture? (1 Viewer)

[DivineLaw]

This was in our local pond with a bunch of Canadian Geese. It did not make any noise and it let me come right up to it. It was the only one hanging with the geese.

Is this a Turkey Vulture?

I am located in Sacramento, California (USA)

Thanks!
Divine

 

[Butty]

Domestic Muscovy duck. The tameness is one clue...
Welcome to BF 👍🏼

 

[DivineLaw]

Domestic Muscovy duck. The tameness is one clue...
Welcome to BF 👍🏼

Thanks 🙏 I have never seen one in Northern California Appreciate it. 😊

 

[raymie]

I agree with Muscovy Duck.

 

[jogresh]

Yep agree with Butty on Muscovy Duck. 🤔
Welcome to BF. 🙂👍👋

 

[DivineLaw]

I was reading about them. I’m wondering if someone dropped it off since they aren’t naturally in the wild here. Sounds like they don’t do well on their own. This one is huge too. He’s hanging with the mallards and Canadian Geese. Hoping he will be fine. Thanks. I love birds ❤️

 

[raymie]

I was reading about them. I’m wondering if someone dropped it off since they aren’t naturally in the wild here. Sounds like they don’t do well on their own. This one is huge too. He’s hanging with the mallards and Canadian Geese. Hoping he will be fine. Thanks. I love birds ❤️

It's very possible this is a dumped pet. It's also possible they are an established introduced species in the area, there's lots of local established populations that are undocumented due to a general lack of interest in this species by most birders.

 

[DivineLaw]

It's very possible this is a dumped pet. It's also possible they are an established introduced species in the area, there's lots of local established populations that are undocumented due to a general lack of interest in this species by most birders.

Thanks…. I’ll just keep walking by and saying hello to him 😊 sending love to all the birds out there! Have a great day!