Red Legged Seriema by danob
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Description
The Red legged or Crested Seriema averages about 90 cm in height, has a long muscular body, a long neck, a long tail and short, rounded wings. The bill is short, broad and down curved. The forehead has a bushy crest of bristly feathers that extend over the base of the bill. The legs, coloured red, are long with the tibia partly bare; the toes are short and connected by a partial web at the base. They have a soft loose-webbed plumage that is light grey-brown with fine, darker lines throughout and broad black and pale bands on the wings and tails. Although not related, they do resemble the African Secretary bird (Sagittarius serpentarius). They both include snakes in their diet.And like them have eye lashes which is rare in birds.. Which I find endearing..
The Crested Seriema is quite sedentary and almost entirely terrestrial although they roost and nest in bushes or low trees. They run rapidly to escape from enemies, flying only when hard pressed for a short distance.
Thanks to all of you who gave me your good wishes, and my Mother has made an excellent recovery from her hip replacement surgery.. I was touched by your thoughtfulness..
Comments (38)
Both beautiful and funny, a gorgeous capture!! Love the colors.
Superb hairdress for this wonderfull bird! But I am afraid by its eye!;-)))
Excellent photo of this interesting bird. Thanks for the info. So happy to hear that your Mother is doing well.
Excellent detail and a eye ...What a eye !!!! Always thaks a lot for your detailled resume, very instructive Dany ....And glad for your Mother...Nice WE
What a fantastic portrait Danny. I love the colors on this guy :) And great news about your Mom! Cheers, Kurt
he seems like french supporters during soccer game!! (blue white red)..incredible animal for a great shot!!i like it!!
Beautiful details and colours. Super work
What a pose and results Dan! I do love the dark DOF tho + all the details on the feather :) Very well done as always you are the Pro.. Have a nice weekend and will see ya around dear friend JOE
Sort of reminds me of our Road Runners in your description. What a comical face these guys have. They appear so intelligent and serious...to much so for their size and actions. Outstanding photo! Really fantastic.
Wonderful profile! A must see in FULL VIEW :) Well done mate!
Great details...
A crazy little fellow and excellent work!!
Stunning bird and stunning capture. Escellent shot. xx
Awesome shot as usual! Perfect!
Stunning capture & detail Stuart
Beautiful details... Love his hair:) Hugs Susan~
What a strange bird this is. And an interesting one too..Beautifully captured !
Gorgeous! Love the details and colors. Excellent capture. Bunny
Impeccable color and clarity and quality! Excellence and a most lovely bird. Great news that your mother is recuperating well.
Very nice portrait. Excellent. Aloha
Brilliant image Danny!!! I really love the eyelashes too!!!! I'm happy your mom is doing well, that's a relief!!!!! Take care...
Magnificent shot with such gorgeous colors!!!
Wonderful new about your mom. What a fascinating and decorative bird. CC
Excellent bird portrait. Looks impressive and very interesting. Superbly done!!
This is what we think of when we think of stern judges. "some of the seed fell by the wayside and was eatten by birds." "my mother got the catalog from Frank Lloyd Wright's 'Wayside chapel' in Ohio each year." One of these statements is bible and the other hearsay. Both mention wayside but only one mentions birds.
A impressive photo of great detail and beauty my friend....!!! Very opportune shot....!!!
Excellent! Wonderful detail! Good to hear about your mom! Cheers!
superb details!
Excellent portrait of this beautiful bird!!!
very good capture, love the clarity!