Tawny Eagle by danob

Photography • Creatures • posted on Dec 15, 2004

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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)

vlaaitje

5:18PM | Wed, 15 December 2004

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.......

soulofharmony

5:26PM | Wed, 15 December 2004

beautiful soft image the feathers are again so rich and soft.. sublime shot.. lovely expression captured..:) excellent

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AGARAGAR

5:31PM | Wed, 15 December 2004

DANG Danobe! This is one of your best in a while! Good work.

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Akinom

5:40PM | Wed, 15 December 2004

That's one impressive shot again, Danny! I'm in awe!

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borsy

5:52PM | Wed, 15 December 2004

Excellent image, Danny!!

kora

6:18PM | Wed, 15 December 2004

The wind beneath my wings! Love the sharp detail in this feathering off to a softer focus. Superb raptor capture, Danny.

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pjaj

6:32PM | Wed, 15 December 2004

Excellent photography Danny! Beautiful shot:o)

logiloglu

6:35PM | Wed, 15 December 2004

simply perfect. a fantastic shot. vote #:O)

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SoulEatar

6:40PM | Wed, 15 December 2004

Bad to the bone - Luv this stuff :)

Tedz

7:17PM | Wed, 15 December 2004

Majestic looking Birdie !

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GiveMe

7:38PM | Wed, 15 December 2004

Unbelivable shot. Fantastic TKs :^)

jstsittinghere

8:45PM | Wed, 15 December 2004

excellent shot! hes beautiful,

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gunsan

9:12PM | Wed, 15 December 2004

What a mighty bird! Feels that nothing can escape these eyes, so beware Danny...Excellent shot!

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unstrung65

9:23PM | Wed, 15 December 2004

..this continues -- just an excellent series ---you have the touch!

cynlee

9:32PM | Wed, 15 December 2004

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?!

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Apophis906

10:09PM | Wed, 15 December 2004

Oh wow,thats such a beauty,what a pose you caught. Excellent capture and job.

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RodolfoCiminelli

10:18PM | Wed, 15 December 2004

WoW!!! This is a very impressive photo my friend!!!

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Sekadhar

11:05PM | Wed, 15 December 2004

Truly superb! Excellent done:))!!!

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hecate61

11:45PM | Wed, 15 December 2004

I love your photos of birds. The way you get in tight to show the details is fantastic.

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Blush

12:44AM | Thu, 16 December 2004

Beautiful and Majestic Love this regal shot Vote n hugs Susan~ P S I posted a new one too hope you drop by:)

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DJB

1:43AM | Thu, 16 December 2004

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.

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NODROG69

1:52AM | Thu, 16 December 2004

Fabulous shot Danny ~ such a magnificent and powerful bird.

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kenwas

3:47AM | Thu, 16 December 2004

How is itpossible to not love these creatures? Beautiful capture! Vote!

PapaGuru

4:02AM | Thu, 16 December 2004

Great sharp portrait, really looks if he's posing for you!

walters4it

8:55AM | Thu, 16 December 2004

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.....

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