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eve willhite

New member

• Jul 12, 2004

• #1

Hi all. I'm from Houston and love watching birds...anxious to share and learn from everyone here. While visiting in Missouri recently, I came across these two baby birds in an old cabin. Judging from the noise and terrible odor they made when we entered the house they were not at all happy we were there. Any help with identification would be greatly appreciated. Vultures? Buzzards?

Thanks!!

Eve

 

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robinm

Registered User

• Jul 12, 2004

• #2

Hi Eve,

A warm welcome to BirdForum from all the Admin and Moderators.

I am afraid I can't answer your question but I am sure someone will be along soon who can.

 

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very boring banned member

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• Jul 12, 2004

• #3

Tervetuloa to Birdforum, Eve. -Your birds look vulturous to me: You'll most probably get precise answer very soon in this club of 10 000+ birders

 

Marmot

Well-known member

• Jul 12, 2004

• #4

Hi Eve,

Welcome to Birdforum. You have came to the right place to learn about Birds but not on this occassion as I don't know what they are either :--( . One of our US members will most likely know the answer.
Have a look in our gallery you will be amazed at the Birds and wildlife that can be found, and why not make a coomment on any pictures that you like as they are appreciated by the photographer.

 

John N

Well-known member

• Jul 12, 2004

• #5

Hi Eve. Welcome to Birdforum.

 

assayer

Well-known member

• Jul 12, 2004

• #6

Hi Eve, welcome to Birdforum. Not positive on this, but strongly suspect Turkey Vulture for two reasons: 1.) Beak shape - Turkey Vulture's seem to have thicker beaks with a slight hump at nostril, whereas Black Vulture's are thinner, and 2.) Range - Three references indicate the Black Vulture's Northern most, year-round range is Southeastern MO, where the Turkey Vulture's Summer range is most of USA.

Hopefully, this will help until a real Birder comes along. By the way, I live in North Houston, but have spent a lot of time in the Ozarks.

Dick

 

Steve Gross

Well-known member

• Jul 12, 2004

• #7

I, too, live in Houston (northwest). Welcome. If you're interested in Texas bird sightings/discussion, you might want to subscribe to TEXBIRDS (www.texbirds.org) in addition to Bird Forum. Both sites offer valuable information, guidance, and discussion, all of which have helped me as a birder.

Feel free to contact me if you feel I can help in any way.

Steve Gross
FM 1960 area

 

Larry Lade

Moderator

• Jul 12, 2004

• #8

Black Vultures do nest in extreme southeast Missouri and perhaps along the Missouri/Arkansas border. If you saw these birds in any other part of Missouri they would certainly be Turkey Vultures chicks.

Welcome to BirdForum. I hope you continue to visit!