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07-11-09, 07:11 PM
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Cant identify this bird
This bird appeared in a field with 7 common buzzards however, it appeared to be a lot bigger than the buzzards and in fact the buzzards move away when it neared them. The bird in question was very white on the belly and head, it also have very furry white legs. its beak appeared short and turned over at the end and the base of it was yellow. At times it flew up on to an electrical pylon where it would pread its wing in a manner similar to a cormorant when it is drying them.
I would appreciate it if you could give me some clues as to what it is please. Last edited by Steve B; 07-11-09 at 08:36 PM. 
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07-11-09, 09:05 PM
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Buzzard
Buzzards come in many variations and of course the size difference between male and female. I feel that this is a good example of a Pale Phase Buzzard (a nice looking bird). The bird could be a female but anything that is light (white) makes it look bigger. Rough Legged Buzzard has a clean tail band or two depending on the sex and white upper-tail, which you cant see in the photo, and usually small trailing edge to the underwing. This is only my opinion.
Mike Last edited by MIKE THROWER; 07-11-09 at 09:19 PM.
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08-11-09, 01:10 AM
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I agree with Mike, its a pale Common Buzzard.
cheers, John
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