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I think most of what we call hawks in the US are actually buzzards... We tend to think of buzzards as scavengers, but they're actually predators that will scavenge, and still dangerous to a little yorkie. |
I watched a video done by the Raptor Center at Auburn University here..down the road. The lady had and discussed Red Tail Hawks, Great Horned Owls, Screech Owls, and Vultures...which she said are the same thing as Buzzards. People call them buzzards and it is accepted but they are called vultures in the biological world. That's what I took from it anyway lol. I'm off to work right now but I'll try to come back with a link to that video. It was interesting. |
From what I have seen the term "buzzard" is kind of a slang term for a bird of prey in the US. There is an actual buzzard in Europe. Vultures are sometimes tagged buzzards by some people. I haven't found an actual "buzzard" in the US. Some bird experts do call the prey birds like hawks, etc., buzzards. When you google "buzzards in the USA" you get a bunch of info on vultures. If you go to an actual site that studies birds, like a university, they tell you that most prey birds are termed as a buzzard. |
I am a big raptor girl. Love them. Vultures also known as buzzards. There are 2 types in Al. There are turkey vultures and Black vultures( have white marking on the tip of wings). Turkey vultures go by smell but black vultures go by sight. The black ones are more agreesive and opportunistic. They eat carrion. But they also eat eggs, baby turtles, Opossums, shunks, newborn livestock and poultry. One way to know if it is a vulture. When they are flying the feathers are separated. You can see each feather like fingers. |
I hope that helps |
Here are the videos (it's 1 broken in 2 parts). I still disagree that hawks don't go after dogs that often (as this lady says), but the breakdown on the different raptors is very interesting... |
3 Attachment(s) Buzzards are not in North America. We have 2 species of vulture--Turkey vulture & the Black Vulture. The OP has both in Alabama. They eat carrion and soar on thermals to scavenge. They don't hunt live prey. The Red-tailed Hawk is the most common raptor, and is the one you need to worry most about where your baby is concerned. Falcons and smaller hawks mostly go for birds and smaller rodents and it would be very unlikely they would attack a yorkie. At night, the Great Horned Owl is your main threat. Turkey Vulture , Black Vulture, Red-tailed hawk.. |
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Very interesting & scary...Be on high alert at all times when out & about w/the little ones! |
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What Lab Princess posted is pretty much what I found in my search. There is no official buzzard in the USA. Many bird people call hawks and such buzzards although it is kind of a slang term. The video was interesting. I agree mostly with what she is saying about the hawk. The problem is that she is speaking about how hawks and owls act in their normal setting and assuming there is plenty of food sources for them to eat. They do kill on the ground and they can easily pick apart a body and take the best parts with them. I have seen some very nervy owls and hawks. But I have also seen smaller birds gang up on huge hawks and chase them out of the area. That happens often during nesting season. Birds form groups to chase off predators. Right now there are a lot of young adult owls and hawks looking for their own hunting areas. They are not as skilled at hunting as a more mature bird. They can get pretty hungry so they will pick some crazy targets. Did you see the size of the feet and talons on that hawk?:eek: |
In my original post the Black Vulture is more aggressive. And does attack living things too. There is a big problem with them attacking and killing poultry. |
In the video, she kept saying 'Bunnies'. Yorkiemom1 talked to a someone @ the Texas zoo (I think) & they said the little dogs look just like bunnies to them! |
Bunnies too |
We dont have black hawks here. Dont even know if there is such a thing. |
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