The Mean Look

Is this a buzzard? I really should have taken note of the signs near the enclosures! Moments after I took this photo he was thrown some raw meat and went at it with gusto.
Pictured in the Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago.

Today is St. Patrick’s Day. It rained, it snowed, it was cold. Brrrr! I stayed in with family and had a lovely dinner, delicious chocolate Swiss roll and relaxed for the day. Sorry, no photos of the parade this year, but here are some photos of the 2004 parade, the last one I was at!

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7 comments on ' The Mean Look '

Yes, it’s a type of Buzzard! Can’t tell you which type at the moment though. I’ll ask my wife tonight - she’s a bit of a bird of prey fanatic…

Written by Cornell Finch on March 17, 2006 at 8:41am
Well, he’s one of the cuter buzzards I’ve seen.

Written by Micki on March 17, 2006 at 10:55am
Neato! He has a peculiar look to him.

Written by coffeelover on March 17, 2006 at 9:26pm
It’s not a buzzard. The crew cut makes it look more like a vulture to me, which I’ve just confirmed by looking at this site http://www.lpzoo.com/animals/FACTS/birds/c_vulture.html.
Donncha. My wife celebrated Paddy’s day last night (we don’t get a day off here, obviously). She’s, errrm, not too well today.

Written by Matty on March 18, 2006 at 2:29pm
Its a lappetfaced vulture I do believe.

Written by dan on April 08, 2006 at 11:45am
oops i was wrong

Written by dan on April 08, 2006 at 11:51am
All you guys are wrong. This is a Cinereous Vulture. Wingspan is 9-10 feet. And, yes, it can fly in the outdoor exhibit is shares with it’s mate (which you didn’t get a picture of). At least the person who took the picture admitted that he should have taken note of the signage nearby which clearly states that it is a Cinereous Vulture. There are always signs to tell you what you’re looking at if you take the time to read them.

Written by Pat on November 07, 2006 at 7:14pm