Red Legged Seriema by danob
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Description
The two extant species of seriema are thought to be the closest living relatives of a group of gigantic (up to ten feet tall carnivorous "terror birds).!!
Despite this fearsome past and the fact they are a predatory species they are in my view a rather beutiful with striking featurea such as the crest, which is unique among South American birds. The crest is comprised of permanently raised slightly stiff feathers at the base of the bill which can reach 10 cm in length. Seriemas are one of the few birds with eyelashes.
Seriemas have loose plumage, especially on the neck and underparts. They are mainly grey in colouration, with shades of brown, except the abdomen which is white. The wing and tail feathers are banded black and white. The skin surrounding the eye is blue and the iris of the eye can vary from yellow to blue grey. The bill and legs are both an orange red.
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Comments (50)
Cute bird!
wonderful image of a beautiful bird!
beautiful detailed portrait shot, you must have lots of patience to get these fabulous bird photos
Outstanding capture and work... Aloha
Superb shot and presentation.
This is amazing, love those eye lashes.
A fabulous portrait of this wonderful looking bird! An excellent shot!!!
Superb capture, awesome detail
Terrific shot! Details are awesome..PRO quality indeed
The wild, the zoos and aviaries all seem so tempting with these preveiews in such vivid color.
Amazing and spectacular photo, have a very impressive detail my friend....!!!
Nuíce bird and picture erland
A lovely creature; looking most wizened with squinty eyes and pompously regal with that fancy crown on his head . . .
Wonderfull colors and details... a splendid shot Danny!
Excellent portrait. Lovely crest!
Interesting facts, but the creative presentation and fine detail stand out above the mere facts. Excellent Danny.
your bird captured Danny are always so perfectly done !! love the framing and presentation here as well !!....incredible detail and clarity !!...BEAUTIFUL!
I especially like the color around the eye and the bill.
Beautifully coloured markings! Excellently captured with great detail Dannny!
I agree.. very beautiful bird. Am amazed at the depth of detail you capture.