Shikra

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Shikra
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Copyright: Seyed Babak Musavi (babak) Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 48 W: 0 N: 170] (842)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-05-08
Categories: Birds
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2007-05-24 12:13
Viewed: 818
Points: 18
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Dear my friends in TN
I came back with this shot from Shikra that taken in N of Iran in Myankaleh protected area . Myankaleh is one the best area for Bird watching in Iran with some nice birds like Black frankolin and White headed duck ( Winter visitor ) and Marble duck and many another good birds . this Shikra was very busy for eating some Insect that hunted around . i hope like it .The Shikra (Accipiter badius) is a small bird of prey in the family Accipitridae which also includes many other diurnal raptors such as eagles, buzzards and harriers.

The Shikra is a widespread resident breeder throughout south Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. It nests in trees, building a new nest each year. It lays 3-7 eggs
This bird is a small raptor (26-30cm) with short broad wings and a long tail, both adaptations to fast manoeuvring. The normal flight of this species is a characteristic "flap – flap – glide".

The adult Shikra has pale grey upperparts, and is white, finely barred reddish below. Sexes are similar except that female is larger than the male. The juvenile is brown above and white, spotted with brown below. It has a barred tail.

Shikra is a bird of open woodland including savannah and cultivation. Its hunting technique is similar to other small hawks such as Sparrowhawk, A. nisus, or Sharp-shinned Hawk, A. striatus, relying on surprise as it flies from a hidden perch or flicks over a bush to catch its prey unaware.

The prey is lizards, dragonflies, and small birds and mammals.
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Hi Seyed,
Nice shot.
Well composed.
Never saw a Shikra, I guess. Good content for me:-)
TFS
Annick

Hi Seyed,
Nice shot.
Well composed.
Never saw a Shikra, I guess. Good content for me

Hi Seyed
Nice raptor indeed, good compo with unusual POV, a bit more sharpness would do good (WS)

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1085 W: 58 N: 2140] (7179)
  • [2007-05-24 15:22]

Hello Seyed,
Good clear photo of this Shikra. Good composition and POV. A bit more focus on the head will do the photo good. Beautiful natural BG.
Regards,
Peter

Hello Seyed,
The shikra looks to be taking a bow, maybe you should take one as well! This is an excellent photo with sharp deyail and colours. Very nicely composed, too.
Kind regards,
Bev :-)

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  • derco Silver Note Writer [C: 4 W: 0 N: 22] (251)
  • [2007-05-24 15:59]

Hi.

Great photo of a beautifull bird.
TFS

Regards
Derco

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  • akazemi (111)
  • [2007-05-24 17:39]

hi babak
great shot with nice colors

Hi Seyed,
Very interesting bird that I never seen in TUrkey before. Very nice details and colors. Composition very good. TFS. Mustafa

Hello Sayed , beautiful raptor , very good photo , POV and colors perfect , TFS and good luck.

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