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Does anyone know what type of bird this is??? (Original Post) USALiberal Sep 2020 OP
Bearus vulturaris, the famous Bear Vulture. Not a good flyer. n/t 5X Sep 2020 #1
A black bird or a raven ? Jeez very portly though. magicarpet Sep 2020 #2
Black beared owl? sinkingfeeling Sep 2020 #3
The rare, flightless Ursa Avian. Arkansas Granny Sep 2020 #4
Hah, ya got me!1 UTUSN Sep 2020 #5
bushy black plover i think. pansypoo53219 Sep 2020 #6
I'm more impressed by the sturdiness of the bird feeder. Solly Mack Sep 2020 #7
a very em-bear-assed one? rwsanders Sep 2020 #8
A Tubie Throated Humming Bear? denbot Sep 2020 #9
the sturdiness of the bird pole... Bwaahahaaa! electric_blue68 Sep 2020 #10
Bearus acrobaticus, known for its wnylib Sep 2020 #11

electric_blue68

(14,862 posts)
10. the sturdiness of the bird pole... Bwaahahaaa!
Wed Sep 9, 2020, 01:09 AM
Sep 2020

Yeah, really! 250 - 300+ lbs?

And the bird names - hee hee hee, well done, DU'rs

wnylib

(21,421 posts)
11. Bearus acrobaticus, known for its
Wed Sep 9, 2020, 03:34 AM
Sep 2020

incredible balancing talent on small objects, despite its large size. Also known for its extremely thick feathers that resemble fur so much that it is incapable of flight.
The bearus acrobaticus climbs trees instead of flying up to the branches.

This bird species shares with gulls and pelicans a love of fish. It has a deep-throated song that is not as melodious as other birds. Beware of getting near young ones as their mothers are notoriously protective. Tends to s#!t in woods instead of on car rooftops and picnic tables.

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