Character encyclopedia
Ol' Mistah Buzzard
Ol' Mistah Buzzard is one of the memorable neighbors of Green Meadows.
Green Meadows model
This is a Green Meadows adaptation model, inspired by the storybook world and clearly distinct from the original Cady illustrations.
Original illustrations
These historical reference plates are shown separately from the modern adaptation model.
Thornton W. Burgess storybook reference
Thornton W. Burgess storybook reference
Character encyclopedia
Personality
The narrator calls him sharp, and he knows just what Granny Fox plans.
Home
His favorite roost is a tall dead tree in the Green Forest.
Friends and relationships
Friends: Unc' Billy Possum and Mr. Mocker are his old friends. Rivals and neighbors: He will not let Granny Fox hurt Peter Rabbit, and his surprise lets Peter escape. The young Bob Whites learn that he would not hurt them.
Interesting facts
- He circles high, hardly moving his wings, and sees all that goes on below.
- He goes South each winter and promises to return in spring.
Book appearances
- The Adventures of Reddy Fox; The Adventures of Johnny Chuck; The Adventures of Peter Cottontail; The Adventures of Mr. Mocker; The Adventures of Jerry Muskrat; The Adventures of Danny Meadow Mouse; The Adventures of Grandfather Frog; The Adventures of Buster Bear; The Adventures of Bob White