Juvenile Bateleur Eagle by danob

Photography • Creatures • posted on May 01, 2006

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Description

The Bateleur Eagle (Terathopius ecaudatus) is an abberrent, but well known member of the Serpent or Snake Eagle group. Like other members of the group, the Bateleur Eagle has a large head covered with long feathers and stocky legs with short stubby toes - ideal for grasping snakes. Unlike some Snake Eagles, the Bateleur, which is "acrobat" in French, spends a lot of time soaring. It may cover 100 miles or more a day in search of food, which includes carrion and animals such as antelope, mice, birds and various reptiles. This is a juvenile, as later it develops and magnificent back head and red face.. It is thought they remain in this less conspicuous manner to avoid any conflict with other raptors Thanks for taking time to look any any comments you care to make

Comments (41)

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Onslow

1:59PM | Mon, 01 May 2006

A superb portrait shot - perfect colour and detail !

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Valentin

2:00PM | Mon, 01 May 2006

Magnificent and proud bird... Fantastic captured!

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Margana

2:02PM | Mon, 01 May 2006

Antelope?Wow he must get pretty big!Gorgeous shot,Danny.Truly awesome...like ALL of your shots.Sigh...-M :^)

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1pearl

2:05PM | Mon, 01 May 2006

Wow....so wonderful !!! V

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SNAKEY

2:07PM | Mon, 01 May 2006

Snake eagle group...... you mean my kinda group???;)

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Zacko

2:13PM | Mon, 01 May 2006

These are just too darn magnificent. Beautiful capture with perfect depth. Enjoy your evening. #:O)

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1010

2:16PM | Mon, 01 May 2006

What a gorgeous bird, you have the best photos of birds.........

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udin13

2:18PM | Mon, 01 May 2006

Beautiful Shot!

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kimariehere

2:25PM | Mon, 01 May 2006

oh look at his feathers how they are all puffed up !! ..awesome and most BERAUTIFUL capture!! brilliant shot love his expression !! V!

vlaaitje

2:40PM | Mon, 01 May 2006

gorgeous.....his strong look..and of course the feathers.......awesome.....is this one you took in the WILD PARK your last visit?

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Lledeline

2:56PM | Mon, 01 May 2006

Impressive capture

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Undertaker

3:12PM | Mon, 01 May 2006

Great shot.

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SoulSearcherr

3:28PM | Mon, 01 May 2006

such intensity..kewl..S

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kenwas

3:29PM | Mon, 01 May 2006

Awesome creature and capture!

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borsy

3:32PM | Mon, 01 May 2006

Excellent!!!

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YohannR

3:44PM | Mon, 01 May 2006

Superbe picture...!!!!!!!! V

Hopalong

4:24PM | Mon, 01 May 2006

Young Roman matron....

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Nath06

4:24PM | Mon, 01 May 2006

Very impressive!!! BRavo :)

Valerie-Ducom

4:45PM | Mon, 01 May 2006

Excellent photo and very good color!!! Sublim my friend ;) good day and kiss

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ascrazy

5:11PM | Mon, 01 May 2006

fantastic shot and portrait:-) v

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pm_hackworth

5:13PM | Mon, 01 May 2006

He may be young but he is still majestic! VOTE

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tmathise

6:14PM | Mon, 01 May 2006

Magnificent photography Danny! Your work is a neverending source of delight my friend! Thanks buddy, have an awesome day Sir!

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fourbanger

6:35PM | Mon, 01 May 2006

well your running on all eight cylinders thats for sure.What a fabulous image of this eagle and all the other birds you dispay.Sensatioal work indeed.Have a great day vote

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