African Snake Eagle
by Lisa Kilby
Title
African Snake Eagle
Artist
Lisa Kilby
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Bateleur is an African Eagle with long wings and very short tail. It is a colorful raptor, and one of the most beautiful. Some African Tribes revere Bateleur, believing that they will win a battle if the eagle flies over the enemy. Adult male has black head, neck, breast, greater converts, belly and thighs. Shoulders are pale grey. Mantel, rump and tail are chestnut. Underwings are black and white with broad black trailing edges. Undertail converts are chestnut. Bateleur has black eyes bordered with red eye ring. Bare face is bright red. Hooked bill is yellowish with black tip. Stocky legs and short stubby toes are bright red. Go to http://www.oiseaux-birds.com/card-bateleur.html for a more in-depth description.
NOTE: The watermark in the lower right corner of the image will not appear on the final print.
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February 15th, 2017
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Comments (10)
Felix Lai
Beautiful bird portrait, I have never seen an African Snake Eagle before, great capture! l/f
Lisa Kilby replied:
Until the day I took this pic, never did I! Thanks so much for your visit, Felix! :)
Morris Finkelstein
Great close up photograph of a Bateleur with wonderful colors, light, details and eye contact, Lisa! F/L
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