Meaning of the word "turkey buzzard" in English

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turkey buzzard

US /ˈtɜːr.ki ˌbʌz.ərd/
UK /ˈtɜː.ki ˈbʌz.əd/
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Noun

a large American vulture (Cathartes aura) that has a featherless red head and neck and black plumage and feeds on carrion

Example:
We saw a turkey buzzard circling high above the desert.
The turkey buzzard is known for its keen sense of smell.