has anybody heard of "Thunderbirds" and i dont mean the cartoon.?

Question

Being more precise they are a mythical bird of huge proportions. Apparently due to their size they need a stormfront to take off. Hence the name

Answer 1

The thunderbird is a north American cryptid (a mythical or not yet proven to exist animal), which has its origins in native American folklore. It's described by some as being pterosaur-like and others as a giant bird of prey or vulture.

There have been many reported sightings of these enormous birds, even in recent times.

http://paranormal.about.com/library/weekly/aa100801a.htm

A famous photograph, which many claim to have seen in books, allegedly showing a dead thunderbird nailed up to a barn door, with its old-time wild-west killers stood around in front of it is often discussed on cryptozoology boards, but nobody has been able to locate it.

http://www.forteantimes.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=22027&highlight=thunderbird

This lost photograph has become something of a legend in its own right and has spawned many fake photographs purporting to be the original.

http://lorencoleman.com/museum.html (scroll to the bottom)

Answer 2

There's the Thunder Bird of the bird family - Dromornithidae.
They're an extinct large flightless bird, kind of like an over-sized emu with a flat head.
Of course, there's still a 'mythical' thunderbird like you describe. But nowhere near as cool as these weird things. They may actually be the largest bird that ever lived.

[on a more mythical note: my mum was into lapidry when I was young, and I recall going hunting for 'thunder eggs', which (lo and behold) were jokingly reported to be the eggs of giant extinct birds. They're very cool; described as "round agate-filled nodules". similar to geodes, but filled in.]

Answer 3

I've heard of Thunderbirds, although I heard they were named that due to the loud sound made from their wings. I think I saw it on The Discovery Channel or something like that. That are massive birds of prey. Most likely Mythological, Native Americans bealive in them, There were alleged photo's of these birds but much like big foot, who can really tell. I thought they were really interesting!

Answer 4

The most logical explanation for the thunderbird stories (besides, of course, overactive imaginations) is a relict population of teratorns. This extinct group contained some of the largest animals ever to take to the sky. One species, Argentavis magnificens, had a wingspan of almost 7 metres.

Answer 5

I'm with Philbo on this, An american air display team they are not bad but not as good as The Red Arrows.

Also as previously mentioned a favourite tipple of underage drinkers.

And also in certain circles, women of a larger build.

Answer 6

It's a mythical creature common to Native American religion. Its name comes from that supposition that the beating of its enormous wings causes thunder and stirs the wind. See link below!

Answer 7

I've heard of the Thunderbirds, its like an air force thing. They like do air shows all over the country. Like tricks with their jets in the air, stuff like that. Of course we could be talking bout two different things.

Answer 8

Is that the name of an extraordinarily sharp white wine produced for a certain class of Britons - and so I am told, reaches the head swiftly, but gives you a banging headache and enables you to empty your stomach onto pavements/taxi seat/police station/court officials with the minimal of effort?

Answer 9

Just the cartoon / animation series. I have heard of Thunderflies, if that is any help. They set off smoke alarms etc

Answer 10

Only other thunderbirds i have heard of is a sparkling wine that blows your head off....