Honey Buzzard by danob
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Description
Honey Buzzards are unlike other large raptors in that they specialise in eating insects, with wasp and bee larvae making up a large part of their diet.
They have adaptations that protect them from stings and help them deal with their prey: their legs and feet are heavily scaled and the feathers around the bill are dense and scale like. The bill is long and curved with an extended point suitable for holding insects and winkling out the larvae from the wasps nests, that they take to the nests to feed the young.
Their nostrils are reduced to long slits that are less likely to become blocked with soil or wax as they dig for wasp nests. One amazing fact is that they produce some chemical that seems to settle the attacking wasps or bees..
They are not entirely dependent on insects; frogs, young birds and even some fruit are taken as alternative prey.
Comments (52)
Excellent capture,Danny,and wonderful composition,as always!
Another fine shot ! I love birds of prey, thanks for sharing Dan ...
Excellent capture, and such a beautiful Bird.
Excellent picture. Todd
Excellent picture erland
Excellent picture
Oh look at this proud looking bird! A fantastic portrait of him! Bravo!!!
So interesting! I love being able to see beautiful birds like this up close :)
Stunningly detailed photo and fascinating info. Well done!
Awesome bird of pray, wonderful capture, detail and info., I really enjoy reading your comments very interesting.
I did not guess this for a buzzard at all. That beak is not what I would expect. It looks much for like a hawk and its diet more like a crow or scrub jay. Amazing animal. Great look at him and wonderful information.
So Close ! Fantastic shot , beautiful portrait ! Ana
Hello my dear friend, Absolutely fantastic!!!!.Wonderful photography as usual, Congratulations!A million stars from me!!!****************** (Many thanks for your comments my friend, your words helpme to continue Giant kiss in Your heart.Luminous blesing. Ludy I so sorry to delay in signing but I am very sad by lost my mother
A brilliant portrait, I love these gorgeous birds!!
Excellent!
great capture and thanks for posting the very interesting info
Another beautiful capture.
Wonderful portrait!!!
Can you imagine how many insects it would take to fill these guys up???? Good thing the eat some other more meaty items eh??? excellent image Danny!!!!
Wonderful photo my friend.....!!!!!
Damn !!!! Do you ever take a bad picture ? Excellent work here !
He looks like he means business. Fantastic capture.
Lovely animal and capture.Thank you for sharing this amazing facts of this beautiful bird of prey.
Excellent portrait, superb details, looks very expressive!
Amazing bird and capture!!!
Very nice work.
The wespendief in Dutch.. what a beautiful capture this is, once again a very nice posting.
Look at these eyes !! Excellent bird portrait, Danny !
Wonderful render.... Forgive me for not commenting sooner just haven't been feeling good at all Will catch up here soon Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving Hugs Susan~
Amazing capture Danny... this colors and details are superb!