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Egyptian vultures


Egyptian vultures
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Copyright: Eyal Bartov (bartove) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 170 W: 1 N: 484] (6222)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-02-20
Categories: Birds
Camera: CANON 1Ds Mark III, 600 mm f 4
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/1250 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-10-09 15:44
Viewed: 591
Points: 4
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The adult Egyptian Vulture usually measures 85 cm from the point of the beak to the extremity of the tail and 1.7 meters between the tips of the wings. It weighs about 2.1 kilograms.

The adult plumage is white, with some black feathers in the wings and tail. Due to its habits—stalking around carcasses on usually dusty ground to wait for its turn—the plumage dulls quickly, and birds before moult are beige rather than pure white. Also, individuals occasionally seem to "paint" themselves with soil containing iron oxide, as Lammergeiers do, turning their plumage a pinkish buff; hence the German name Schmutzgeier ("dirt-vulture"). Its facial skin is yellow, turning orange during nesting periods, and is devoid of feathers. The tail is diamond-shaped, so it is easily distinguished in flight.

The nestlings are dark brown and gradually become light until they reach adulthood at the age of five.

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  • crs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 523 W: 0 N: 920] (3543)
  • [2008-10-09 20:43]

Hello Eyal,

There is a nice composition in your photo with the curved pearch bird is sitting on. You have captured an interesting pose of the bird. Image is sharp and shows well the plumage of the bird.

Thank you for sharing,
Cristian

Shaolm Eyal
wonderful capture for Egyptian vulture (Neophron perchnopterus). sharp focus, POV, blue BG and composition with old branch perfect. Timing to capture its interesting looking also great. thanks for sharing, well done
Ahmet

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