Tawny Eagle by danob
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Description
The Tawny Eagle (Aquila rapax) is a large bird of prey. It is about 62-72 cm in length and has a wingspan of 165-185cm. Like all eagles, it belongs to the family Accipitridae. It was once considered to be closely related to the migratory Steppe Eagle, Aquila nipalensis, but while a close relative DNA testing shows them to be seperate species..
Native from South Africa to India and getting endangered in parts of Africa by over 60% from 1980 figures... There are quite a few colour morphs from almost white to dark brown, and some consider it to be scruffy!! Maybe I am biased but this more golden type to my eye is majestic.
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Comments (42)
WOW He looks like he could tare you to shreds if he wanted. I wonder how strong their beaks are? I know Scarlet Macaws have 500pounds plus of pressure in there beaks. Amazing shot!!! HUGZ! Tamela
An amazing photo. Excellent.
The colors of the feathers really are gorgeous. Wonderful shot. CC
Great capture. Excellent lighting, focus is dead on, and aperture settings were well planned. Color is magnificent.
He looks one very angry Aquila Rapax! Brilliant capture, Danny. Bravo!
Great job...
Great portrait of a beautiful raptor. John
I'm with you on this one Dan, majestic! Man these guys always have that "Don't piss me off" posture...and for good reason. Clean shot and right moment for the intensity~ Aloha~
Stunning detail & clarity Stuart
An incredible shot of one of those birds I love so much. Thanks for sharing.
Danny, this is gorgeous... beautiful shot *****
Simply incredible! You have an eye for capturing the fierce and majestic beauty of the raptor family. Well captured, sir!