Tawny Eagle by danob
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Description
Range
The species Aquila rapax is a well distributed bird, ranging from Rumania east through the south Russian, south Siberian and Kirghiz steppes east through Transbaikalia to Mongolia; south through Arabia, India and almost the whole of Africa.
The northern populations only are migrant.
Throughout its range it favours desert, semi-desert, steppes, open savannah, thin bushveld and cultivation steppe from sea level to 8,000 feet (2,400 m) - higher on migration.
Diet
The diet of the Steppes and Tawny Eagle is largely carrion of all kinds, usually fresh, often the kills of other raptors; mammals up to the size of a rabbit, small to medium rodents; lizards and snakes. Locusts, grasshoppers and flying termites are taken in season, also birds up to the size of guineafowl, particularly injured individuals.
It will also pirate food from any raptor larger or smaller than itself and kills its own prey on the ground.
Thanks for taking time to look and for your comments which are always most welcome and thanks for all those who commented on my last image Bright Eyes
Comments (41)
Thanks Danny for show me this image before you post it, and I comment it before I go to bed, I am not that much around lately, my passion in not there anymore and I stop with posting. This one is really gorgeous. I like your series, you have such good eye for the beauty around you. But mmmmmmmmmmmmmm you don't have to go sooooooooooo close....lol.....This bird has a real strong look, and again he keep an eye on you.....so watch out.......
beautiful soft image the feathers are again so rich and soft.. sublime shot.. lovely expression captured..:) excellent
DANG Danobe! This is one of your best in a while! Good work.
That's one impressive shot again, Danny! I'm in awe!
Excellent image, Danny!!
The wind beneath my wings! Love the sharp detail in this feathering off to a softer focus. Superb raptor capture, Danny.
Excellent photography Danny! Beautiful shot:o)
simply perfect. a fantastic shot. * vote * #:O)
Bad to the bone - Luv this stuff :)
Majestic looking Birdie !
Unbelivable shot. Fantastic TKs :^)
excellent shot! hes beautiful,
What a mighty bird! Feels that nothing can escape these eyes, so beware Danny...Excellent shot!
..this continues -- just an excellent series ---you have the touch!
beautiful capture! such beautiful coloring & that eye!! :] +++...we have bird feeders in the front yard, not long ago a redtailed hawk swooped down capturing this smaller bird in it's claws pushing it to the ground till it stopped struggling then took off with it, right in front me! I was amazed... did I just see that?!
Oh wow,thats such a beauty,what a pose you caught. Excellent capture and job.
WoW!!! This is a very impressive photo my friend!!!
Truly superb! Excellent done:))!!!
I love your photos of birds. The way you get in tight to show the details is fantastic.
Beautiful and Majestic Love this regal shot Vote n hugs Susan~ P S I posted a new one too hope you drop by:)
As always a perfect focus, and beautiful bird. On this one I think there is a bit much emptiness in top.Crop might be nice.
Fabulous shot Danny ~ such a magnificent and powerful bird.
How is itpossible to not love these creatures? Beautiful capture! Vote!
Great sharp portrait, really looks if he's posing for you!
Thank so much for share this beautiful rapax pictures, I'ts a very pleasure to read your notes for well undestand this beautiful world! Well done!!! Regards.....
Awesome!!! Supershot Danny!!!
Impressive shot, with its wings wide open in this way! Excellent work!
Superbe
Wonderful capture. Interesting details about this bird. Thanks for both.
He looks as if he wants to get dried by the wind - but of course he looks brilliant in doing so...