Turkey vultures deter predators by projectile vomiting ... They can propel this vomit up to 10 feet (3 m) away to distract and deter attackers. However, vomiting also enables these birds to ...
The most widespread vulture in North America, the turkey vulture is locally called “buzzard” in many areas. A turkey vulture standing on the ground can, at a distance, resemble a wild turkey.