what birds were seen by Romulus?

Answer 1

Romulas saw twelve vultures - read excerpts from -http://www.mainlesson.com/display.php?author=macgregor&book=rome&story=birds

"Ah!" Remus cried sharply, "it is a good omen." For now he could see that the moving forms were six vultures winging their way toward the west. These birds were sacred to the gods, and did no harm to corn, fruit, or cattle, nor would they, indeed, wound any living thing.

Swiftly Remus bade a messenger to go tell his brother of the good omen vouchsafed to him. But even as his messenger sped to do his will, Remus was crestfallen. For before him stood one of the servants of Romulus to tell him that his brother, too, had seen a flight of vultures, but while Remus had seen six birds, Romulus had seen twelve-.

Answer 2

Romulus saw 12 vultures (which were considered sacred to Mars). However, some sources claim that they were not vultures but in fact eagles, which fits the eagle theme used in many Roman symbols and signets.

Answer 3

Actually, from the texts I read, they are only called 'aves', with no precision as to species.

However, there is a likelihood they were either crows/ravens or swallows, both favored by Roman augurs for drawing oracles.

Answer 4

i think one was the PHeonix.
but the other i dont know or cant guess. wait was it a thunderbird
even if you know the answer how could i get to know if im correct or not?