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)
This raptor has a piercing glance !!! another fantastic capture.........
Very beautiful portrait on this majestic bird and clear details too ! Good day :)
Oh yes Danny, this wonderfull but near from disappear is called "Bondrée apivore" ...Thanks for this capture and your appreciated resumes as always ....
WOW he looks WAY to pretty to be a buzzard !!! beautiful bird portrait !!!! fabulous work!!!
What a look! Wondeful portrait!
Excellent work and mini lesson :) I find your posts fascinating.
Fantastic capture Danny, and love your interesting intro. Excellent detail on the portrait of this magnificent bird Bravo hugs Jane xx
The darkened edges and soft background really make this beautiful subject pop. What a handsome bird, and a fantastic capture!
Great capture of this awesome bird!
What a gorgeous bird! I never knew they existed! Fantastic capture! Bunny
A buzzard!?!? Wow! Never would have thought! This is a striking image and such beautiful markings...... a superb photograph of one of the most beautiful species. He seems very proud and majestic.. I love the upright "who's boss" pose :) Fantastic photograph!
They look and sound like very interesting birds.
A beautifully colored bird. Excellent photo. Interesting info.
Stunning capture, an interesting bird that has adapted well to it's environment
Fabulous bird!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Bravissimo!V:DDD.Hugsxx
Very nice portrait. Interesting eyes. Aloha
Excellent capture, so serious expression
he's amazing, reminds me of the dark days of knights....superb shot
Incredible raptor! That yellow eye and the beautiful head feathers in subtle shades of blue, gray, and purple are gorgeous. Did not know that there was a raptor that feeds on insects!
Genial!
Another unusual and colorful capture...I learn so much about different predetors from you post...thanks Dan!! Aloha~
expressive image, superb work, excelent , bravo !