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    Communities > Forums > Bird Identification
    Forum: Bird IdentificationReplies: 3, Views: 41
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    shihtzumom
    Pearisburg, VA (Zone 7a)

    April 5, 2012 11:25 AM

    Post #9070847

    This massive bird has white on the tips of the wings, top side. Odd whiteish color around eyes and white legs. We thought it was a buzzard but the pictures I found didn't seem to match this bird.
    Kathy

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    jjsvt
    Saint Albans, VT (Zone 4a)

    April 5, 2012 12:08 PM

    Post #9070879

    According to http://www.whatbird.com it is a Black Vulture common only to the eastern and parts of southern US.

    Resin

    Resin
    Northumberland
    United Kingdom (Zone 9a)

    April 5, 2012 2:54 PM

    Post #9071006

    American Black Vulture

    Resin
    shihtzumom
    Pearisburg, VA (Zone 7a)

    April 6, 2012 12:09 PM

    Post #9072032

    Thanks! It's huge and much larger than a buzzard. I had to google to see the difference in the 2.
    Kathy

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