Tawny Eagle 2 by danob
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Description
One of the 3 subspecies of Aquila rapax (the others being vindhiana and belisarius). In Kenya this is the predominant subspecies although specimens of Aquila rapax belisarius have occasionally been noted in the N of the country.
The nominate race is universally described as scruffy! Indeed this is given as one of the distinguishing features between it and belisarius. While the picture above shows the more typical brownish plumage they also have pale morphs some of which can be almost white. It is a catholic feeder which will take mammals the size of a dik-dik but it eats termites. Tawny Eagles will scavenge and may be seen alongside vultures at a carcass. They are also known to be kleptoparasites (they steal prey from other birds).
The Tawny Eagle looks very similar to the migratory Steppe Eagle, however the 2 can be told aprt from the length of the gape flange which never extends beyond the middle of the eye in the Tawny Eagle.
Thanks for taking time to look and any comments
Comments (63)
highly impressed by your ornithological wisdom; even more impressed by the picture!
fantastique macro and portrait !
Hey Danny, ditto on the above and a "wow" from my wife. I call her in now every time you post one of your birds, her being the bird person. Me...I like dogs, especially border collies. ;-) Vote
Fantastic close-up
Yes, fantastic photo. Almost unreal. Aloha
Fantastica Danny ! I can't find the good words for describe what I feel looking thi photographs. The eagle is really an extraordinary raptor, and this glance, major and mysterious is impressionant. This one is a very beautiful species, the feathers are of a color and a rare delicacy for an eagle. It's this on which the USA would have of choosing as emblem... instead of the one with the white head which is not also beautiful ! Thank you also for your informations about this raptor, and then you know that I like to read as much as writing... even if I make faults, it is not a big problem, I just hope to be understand ;-)))) Good night Danny, sweet dreams. With all my friendship. Nathalie
What a wonderful photograph of such a beautiful creature. Excellent!!!
Esplendida *****
An outstanding bird portrait, Danny! :)
Man, those eyes are intense... so fixed on the moment... thanks again!
Danny, do you nail them down so they sit still for you? Lost for words......
Picture is super great... and so are the explanations that you have added... Thanks...!!!!!
just gorgeous
Woah! Breathtaking shot! It is just perfect, no comment on it other than that. I have to say the look reminds me of that eagle from the Muppet Show! ;) So intelligent!
That is wonderful:)
Another brilliant capture Danny ! Thanks for sharing !
Splendid, simply splendid.
It's eyes are almost human! Another impressive shot!
Perfect shot Dan, beautifull sharpness and impressing pose :) Top model.
OMG ... how gorgeous is this!! Wow, FANTASTIC shot!!
I am often referred to as...Scruffy...what a Bold and Authoritive looking Eagle....very HCish :]
Excellent close-up! Mr. Eagle looks like he knows his picture is being taken too.
Gorgeous:))Lovely:))
Wow I have never heard this bird before or even saw one until now Thank you also for the info that you put in your author comments it made it a little more knowledgeable for me:) He is beautiful and so majestic looking How I wish I find birds like this to take photos of...until when and If I do will love to look at yours...you do such amazing work and I never grow tired of looking at them Must say I love the owls they are my favs Do you ever do any of parrotts, african greys or Toucans or McCaws? Would love to see those as well I have always wanted a talking African Gery or Yellow Nape Amazon Hope all is well with you Vote n hugs Susan~
Very intense eyes... excellent photography...
UNBELIEVABLE!!!
Magnificent, absolutely magnificent!
goodness..this is indeed incredible
OH MY GOD!!! That is one impressive close up!!! Excellent capture would be an understatement....PERFECT!!!!
ok... this may be one of the best yet... such softness/detail in his feathers & cool expression... a quiet majestic solitude :]