Juvenile Bateleur Eagle by danob
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Description
The Bateleur Eagle (Terathopius ecaudatus) is an abberrent, but well known member of the Serpent or Snake Eagle group. Like other members of the group, the Bateleur Eagle has a large head covered with long feathers and stocky legs with short stubby toes - ideal for grasping snakes. Unlike some Snake Eagles, the Bateleur, which is "acrobat" in French, spends a lot of time soaring. It may cover 100 miles or more a day in search of food, which includes carrion and animals such as antelope, mice, birds and various reptiles. This is a juvenile, as later it develops and magnificent back head and red face.. It is thought they remain in this less conspicuous manner to avoid any conflict with other raptors
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Comments (41)
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! simply gorgeous!!!!!
More than wonderful.
Just magnificent. V Tks Danny :^)
Totally speechless...
Wonderful shot. Beautiful feathers and coloring. Such intense eyes!
WoW....!!! This is a impressive photo....!!! V
What a fantastic shot. Wonderful colors and details. Really an outstanding photo!!! V
Stunning and regal..what a beautiful bird!
So pretty whith his "Hairy" feathers ! They are funny when they are young ! and with already this incredible eye of predator. At what distance are you when you take a shot as this one Danny ? It's another fantastic portrait, I love it !
Stunnign capture of this fabulous bird of prey! Gorgeous work, Danny!
Beautiful bird ...and shot !!