Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Kyarn Birds

Kyarn-pronounced just like it is spelled. This is what we called them when we were growing up.
Carrion is the correct name for it. It means rotten dead animal. I am glad for the buzzard to take care of carrion.
This picture is Priceless.....
These Black Buzzards showed up in our front yard one day. I think that they are so ugly that they are cute.


  • Large soaring bird.
  • Broad wings with large whitish patch at tip.
  • Short, square tail. Body black
  • Dark gray head unfeathered and wrinkled
  • Frequently flaps while soaring
  • Size: 24-27 in
  • Wingspan: 54-59 in
  • Weight: 56.48- 77.66 ounces
One-on-one, a Black Vulture can quickly be dominated by the slightly larger Turkey Vultures rarely travel alone. Flocks of Black Vultures can quickly take over a carcass and drive the more solitary Turkey Vultures away.

1 comment:

Leedra said...

To get to see them on the ground is something else. Don't see these on the ground very often. I see the Turkey Vulture more than the Black Vulture. Have never seen a Turkey Vulture actually on the ground.

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