Rodolfo_ Alimoche Sombrio (Aegypius monachus) by Littlejock

Photography • Animals • posted on Feb 09, 2009

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Description

This is Rodolfo a interesting bird. My friends and handlers tell me.. no is ugly, is only diferent. LOL This bird is in spanish Alimoche Sombrio (Aegypius monachus), o Buitre Encapuchado, I dont know in english. Yesterday.. in the show placed very close to me and I took this portrait, and I wanted to shot to you.. This pink colour on head depend the animous state. Hugs and thank you for your time and comments ZOOM IN.. BIG size for details You can visit my personal website here Take It To The Limit

Comments (36)

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BessieB

1:43PM | Mon, 09 February 2009

An excellent photograph of this wonderful bird

M2A

1:46PM | Mon, 09 February 2009

What a bird ;D Rodolfo looks friendly and interesting, great idea for this photo.

vlaaitje

1:59PM | Mon, 09 February 2009

what a dangerous beak, well taken.....

PD154

2:09PM | Mon, 09 February 2009

A remarkable capture Luis, congrats!!!!

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helanker

2:17PM | Mon, 09 February 2009

Well it looks......extraordinary aaah different LOL ! But a darn good photo.

MrsLubner

2:35PM | Mon, 09 February 2009

I'm not an expert of birds around the world but my guess is it is called a Black Vulture or Eurasian Black Vulture. The bald face tells me it is a scavenger or one that primarily cleans up after the carnage. :-) A beautiful bird who is powerfully built with a razor sharp beak. Stellar shot, Luis!

BorisB

2:55PM | Mon, 09 February 2009

Really impressive!!

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Octaganoid

3:00PM | Mon, 09 February 2009

Is this a vulture of some type ? I know there is a species of Vulture that lives in Spain, a very nice profile shot !

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DAVER2112

3:12PM | Mon, 09 February 2009

Aweosome capture! :)

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danob

3:13PM | Mon, 09 February 2009

Great image Luis yes this is the Hooded Vulture, Necrosyrtes monachus..

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jeroni

3:17PM | Mon, 09 February 2009

Excellent shot, fantastic colors and details

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awjay

3:24PM | Mon, 09 February 2009

i like him....

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kgb224

3:52PM | Mon, 09 February 2009

Excellent capture my friend.

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CavalierLady

3:53PM | Mon, 09 February 2009

Beautiful focus and dof and wonderful light and color! Superb capture, Luis!

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THROBBE

4:23PM | Mon, 09 February 2009

An excellent shot of this horrendous bird!

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durleybeachbum

4:35PM | Mon, 09 February 2009

A wonderful portrait, and I think he is a real character.

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LBJ2

5:29PM | Mon, 09 February 2009

O boy..I cannot help loving that dude. Beautiful, funny, fascinating and....different? #:o) He must be some kinda buzzard.. definately a vulture of some kind.. Fantastic and funny capture.

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