Sean C Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 Not a TUVU.... wing shape is wrong. And zooming in i think the bird is carrying something in it's beak, making it appear curved. I'm also not seeing this as a Raven... the tail seems off. To me, this looks like a Hawk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Spencer Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 1 hour ago, Melierax said: I fail to see the resemblance. Why is the "beak" curved down? That looks like way too much beak for a vulture, too narrow and too long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melierax Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 The tail is too short for a hawk I think. Just to be clear, I'm not set on Turkey Vulture - I just know it's not a Common Raven. Although it still looks very much like a TUVU to me, I was also considering an Eagle - the tail length and wing shape, and the fact that it was flapping, seem to fit fine for Eagle. I just can't quite get around the head, but Sean could be correct that it's holding something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melierax Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 Just now, Charlie Spencer said: That looks like way too much beak for a vulture, too narrow and too long. I don't think that curved part is a beak, I think it's the head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melierax Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 This is what I'm seeing: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sneat Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 23 minutes ago, Sean C said: And zooming in i think the bird is carrying something in it's beak, making it appear curved. I agree with Sean C. It appears that the bird is carrying something, possibly nest material, that makes it appear as if its beak or head are curved 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melierax Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 Okay I drew it assuming that it's holding something: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melierax Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 (edited) @Bird-Boysdo you have any more photos at all? EDIT: You should put this on iNaturalist. People could argue over it for days. Edited March 20, 2020 by Melierax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jefferson Shank Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 I think it's head is angled down... If it were carrying somethings, you should be able to see a beak sticking out beyond the curve.(see @Melierax's drawings) I agree with Turkey Vulture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 Why not an American Crow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melierax Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 1 minute ago, Kevin said: Why not an American Crow? Same reasons for it not being a Common Raven. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean C Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 I could see this as an immature Eagle too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Spencer Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 I absolutely HATE it when I run out of 'Likes'!!! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birding Boy Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 Seeing all this I'm now thinking some sort of eagle as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bird-Boys Posted March 20, 2020 Author Share Posted March 20, 2020 48 minutes ago, Melierax said: @Bird-Boysdo you have any more photos at all? Unfortunately no Thanks to everyone who replied!! I think maybe we should just leave it as Bird sp. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melierax Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 7 minutes ago, Bird-Boys said: Unfortunately no Thanks to everyone who replied!! I think maybe we should just leave it as Bird sp. I would definitely consider putting it on inaturalist though... it has community ID and people are really knowledgable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bird-Boys Posted March 20, 2020 Author Share Posted March 20, 2020 Yeah, probably will, thanks all!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melierax Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 12 minutes ago, Bird-Boys said: Yeah, probably will, thanks all!! Do you think you could link it here? I'm interested to see what people say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bird-Boys Posted March 20, 2020 Author Share Posted March 20, 2020 https://photos.app.goo.gl/GK3fwMgKu7Ku64Lp8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melierax Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 3 minutes ago, Bird-Boys said: https://photos.app.goo.gl/GK3fwMgKu7Ku64Lp8 I meant the iNat link, sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bird-Boys Posted March 20, 2020 Author Share Posted March 20, 2020 Oh, yes, will do 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jefferson Shank Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 I absolutely HATE it when I run out of 'Likes'!!! I agree!!!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, Charlie Spencer said: I absolutely HATE it when I run out of 'Likes'!!! 2 hours ago, Jefferson Shank said: I agree!!!! I was not out of reactions untill I read these two posts! I guess it has refreshed since earlier. I now have some. I am out after one like? Edited March 20, 2020 by Kevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jefferson Shank Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 Do you think you could link it here? I'm interested to see what people say. Oh, yes, will do Did you post it yet? I'm curious at what iNaturalist people will say. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phalarope713 Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 Just to put in my two cents, I can’t see this as a vulture. The wings are too broad and don’t have the right shape. Also, the head should be disproportionately small on the body (more so than exhibited by this bird). I’d call it some type of raptor, perhaps an eagle, but beyond that it is difficult to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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