The turkey vulture's diet consists almost entirely of carrion , which is decaying animal matter, like roadkill and human garbage . They will rarely eat live prey ( such as sick or dying birds and rodents ) and plants. How are they classified? (1 point )

Answer 1

The turkey vulture is classified as a **scavenger**. Scavengers are animals that consume dead or decaying organisms, helping in the breakdown and recycling of organic matter in ecosystems. The turkey vulture's diet primarily consists of carrion, with rare instances of eating live prey or plants.