A Bateleur hanging at the Zoo by spselfr

Photography • Animals • posted on Apr 16, 2006

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This bird is a Bateleur I took a picture of the sign so I could remember. common name: Bateleur scientific name: Terelhopius ecaudatus from: Senegal to Iraq & S Africa Long-winged, colorful and almost tail-less this eagle is quite unlike any other bird of prey. its common name is French for "tightrope-walker," a reference to it's fast, from side to side. Courtship flights consist of fast pursuits, dives and even the occasional 360-degree lateral roll. Thank you for taking the time to look, comment, and critique. All of that was strait from the sign. If you like it let me know I'll try to do it more often. Thank you again. Sean.

Comments (11)

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kimariehere

1:16AM | Sun, 16 April 2006

have never heard of this kinda of bird before it looks a bit like a vultur though !! Awesome capture and closeup of him - thanks for the info!! and have a Happy Easter!!

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erlandpil

2:37AM | Sun, 16 April 2006

Very good captire image

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Dianthus

3:33AM | Sun, 16 April 2006

Lovely image:)

nhirschberger

5:01AM | Sun, 16 April 2006

What a gorgeous capture ! Fantastic colors and details ! Excellent work !!! V

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busi2ness

5:52AM | Sun, 16 April 2006

Excellent picture and thanks for sharing the info! It's a display of grace to watch these birds on the wing.

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meselfr

6:04AM | Sun, 16 April 2006

cool pic... :)

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Zacko

6:19AM | Sun, 16 April 2006

What a cool looking bird. He looks like a cross between a hawk and a turkey....i would hate to witness that intercourse, lol. Have a great sunday. #:O)

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