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Bateleur


Bateleur
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Copyright: Eyal Bartov (bartove) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 156 W: 1 N: 416] (5067)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-04-22
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon 40 D, 600 mm f 4
Exposure: f/4, 1/320 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-07-12 12:11
Viewed: 417
Points: 10
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The Bateleur (Terathopius ecaudatus) is a medium-sized eagle in the bird family Accipitridae which also includes many other diurnal raptors such as buzzards, kites and harriers. It is the only member of the genus Terathopius and probably the origin of the "Zimbabwe bird", national emblem of Zimbabwe.

This is a common resident species of the open savanna country in Sub-Saharan Africa. It nests in trees, laying a single egg which is incubated by the female for 42 to 43 days, with a further 90 to 125 days until fledging. Bateleurs pair for life, and will use the same nest for a number of years. Unpaired birds, presumably from a previous clutch, will sometimes help at the nest.
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Hi Eyal,
Spotted a Bateleur in Kruger but the bird was too far away. Waited for a shot in flight but was able to photograph it...
Fantastic birds.
TFS
Annick

Hello Eyal,
This is one of my dream photos: A couple of Bateleurs on a branch. I visited Africa many times, but didn't see them so close. Always on a greater distance. I'm jealous.
Beautiful photo in great sharpness and natural colours. Excellent POV and composition.
Regards,
Peter

Hi Eyal,

Good picture seen and taken. Good detail on the feathers and it really looks as if they are sitting and chatting

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  • falke Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 157 W: 17 N: 443] (1590)
  • [2008-07-13 9:24]

Wonderful, just wonderful! Absolute perfect composition. I guess the light was quite hard...

Bets regards/Bengt

Hi Eyal
This is a beautifully composed photo of a very special bird sighting. It is seldom that one can get the two birds together like this.
tfs.
Mike

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