Tawny Eagle 2 by danob

Photography • Creatures • posted on Mar 17, 2005

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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)

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sharky_

12:24AM | Fri, 18 March 2005

Such a fantastic shot of this bird. Aloha

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addiek

12:55AM | Fri, 18 March 2005

Scrubs up pretty well for a portrait this 'scruff'! Excellent detail... how do you get him to stay so still... (I have visions of you holding a tasty mouse by the tail!)

WonderfulCreation

1:13AM | Fri, 18 March 2005

Awesome bird and nice dof choise... Do you choot this in a zoo?

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glix70

2:15AM | Fri, 18 March 2005

Hey You really could write a beautiful book, you explain so good!!! Stunning macro, amazing eyes and details!!! She seem the symbol of the Strengh and of the Determination!!! Perfect!!! VOTE :)

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Saurav

4:01AM | Fri, 18 March 2005

Such a clear shot, wonderful wild look.

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kenwas

4:40AM | Fri, 18 March 2005

Wonderful capture. The eyes are extraordinary!

sparky123

5:40AM | Fri, 18 March 2005

What an amazing image the eyes hold ones atttention and the details is as always damn near perfect

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madame

6:28AM | Fri, 18 March 2005

Incredible details and what a piercing glance ! The explanations are very interesting and instructive, thank you Danny:) ! Magnificent capture !!

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pjaj

6:50AM | Fri, 18 March 2005

Awesome photograph!! Excellent capture Danny!!

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RodolfoCiminelli

9:03AM | Fri, 18 March 2005

A excellent and very impressive shot!!! This photo have a wonderful detail in the feathers!!!

Michelle A.

9:05AM | Fri, 18 March 2005

Focus on this is fabulous... nice sharp details and excellent dof!

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kansas

9:26AM | Fri, 18 March 2005

An excellent photo. Such detail. A grand bird. Thank you for the info about this bird.

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Drea71

12:09PM | Fri, 18 March 2005

Wow - brilliant DOF and brilliant image altogether.

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SNAKEY

12:18PM | Fri, 18 March 2005

coool one mate.:O))

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mss

12:29PM | Fri, 18 March 2005

Great photo with interesting feather detail and color and such a fun read for us birdlovers!

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i-popba

12:58PM | Fri, 18 March 2005

AMAZING SHOT..!! love composition, light and mood..!! beautiful image my friend..so cool...love it..!!

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iaacf

10:58PM | Fri, 18 March 2005

B e a u t i f u l !!!!!!

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Sylvia

1:15AM | Sat, 19 March 2005

~Fantastic~ photo... Elegant & Beautiful!! Thanks for the info... EXCELLENT!! v

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zaberc

8:51AM | Sat, 19 March 2005

Impressive and elegant portrait!!!! I love a lot seagulls so perhaps have you shots of htis bird in your collection ?!

zatman

9:01AM | Sat, 19 March 2005

You have an amazing eye for wildlife whatever you do

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KingPtolemy

3:30PM | Sat, 19 March 2005

Cool shot!!! From ancient to modern times the eagle has been a symbol of power (from Greece and Rome to U.S.)

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Punaguy

2:28AM | Sun, 20 March 2005

Inspiring work here Danny! You have set the standard here...Beautiful Capture~ V Aloha!

tony_br22

5:54AM | Sun, 20 March 2005

Beautiful and super sharp photo. Fantastic to see the eyes of this bird so clearly, so much life .. and feeling getting real close to nature in your images. Excellent work!

darksecret1

9:40PM | Sun, 20 March 2005

truly majestic

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qmont

3:32AM | Mon, 21 March 2005

Sorry for being so late on this one Mate, it always amazes me how you get such crisp detail, your images are always top notch, lighting, composition and all. this is such a bueatiful creature, those eyes are periceing, wonderful work my friend.......John V

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che18530

2:34PM | Mon, 21 March 2005

Danny, this photograph is so extraordinary! The beauty and regal majesty shines though in his eyes, beak and those beautifully colored feathers. What a real treasure this is!...Cheryl

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