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The king of the hill


The king of the hill
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Copyright: Livio Soares de Medeiros (livios) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2306 W: 324 N: 4306] (16856)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-12-25
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 20D, Canon EF75-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Exposure: f/8, 1/640 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Birds in Brazil 2 [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2006-01-03 14:32
Viewed: 950
Points: 42
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Falconiformes
Family: Accipitridae
Genus: Polyborus
Species: plancus

These animals are quite resourceful, and when finding food will cleverly take full advantage of every opportunity afforded them.

In the wild, Crested Caracaras inhabit open brush lands. They can hunt insects and small animals. They feed mostly on carrion. Sometimes, the Caracara will visit carrion only for the potential to uncover insects in the carcass. Crested Caracaras will also harass other birds, even those as big as buzzards, until they drop their food for the Caracara. Their long talons aid the Crested Caracara in scratching the ground to unearth insects. Their long legs allow them to wade in search of frogs. These birds will also eat sick young livestock, turtle eggs, fish and even small turtles. Crested Caracaras make different sounds for alarm (shrieking), protest (repeated clucking sounds), and mating (repeated clicks ended by a drawn out trilling noise). During mating season, male Crested Caracaras will fight each other for females in mid-flight.

(Source: www.centralpets.com/animals/birds/raptors/rpt3037.html)
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Hi Livio!
Very funny title :-))))
I really like this pose.

This animal is slowly but surely my favourite bird in the world. I've seen it from Mexico to almost Antarctica... It has the imune system of a cockroach and the beauty of a bald eagle. They eat anything that move up to their size, and just about anything else that does not move...

Hi Livio,
Beautiful picture of this bird. I like the background which is giving your picture the required balance. The red is coming perfectly back in the birds head. Rasorsharp picture. Well done! TF and regards, Ruud

Hi Livio,
Good detail and colours. Great POV and sharpness.
Nicely composed and good exposure.
Thanks for posting.
Have a good week. I hope you had a good xmas and new year.

Hi Livio,
this is a beautiful bird, I love the red parts in the face and the pretty design.
Excellent post, thanks
Sabine - wishnugaruda

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  • Dave Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 527 W: 47 N: 674] (2171)
  • [2006-01-03 16:35]

And "King of the Hill" he is!
Especially from what Radu has shared...;-)
He looks good standing there all alone surveying his surroundings.
Great second shot of this big guy Livio!
Thanks,
Dave

Wonderful capture, perfect sharpness and great contrast against the red earth. Well seen and Happy New Year!

Alli

Beautiful shot Livio, the composition and lighting on this gorgeous bird are awesome. :)

Hello Livio, Is this not the same shot as last post but flipped? Or have I flipped ;-)
Of the two this one is best I think..Anyway, Very well done & Thank You!

Hi Livio,
The exposure looks to be perfect in this nice light. Beautiful colors, and sharp detail in the plumage of the bird. Great shot on a very interesting subject!
Scott

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  • chiliu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1552 W: 0 N: 1169] (6448)
  • [2006-01-03 18:47]

Hi Livio,
Very good shot! Nice pose and very sharp detail.
TFS!

Great, great shot. I keep looking at your posts, than check the camera you work with and I say to myself: man, he sure knows to make the best of it!

Regards, Petru

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3100 W: 234 N: 5929] (20008)
  • [2006-01-04 2:57]

I like this one even better than the last one, Livio.
The details here are very sharp and the POV and composition are excellent. Well done and TFS. : )

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5171 W: 297 N: 4050] (13069)
  • [2006-01-04 4:46]

Hello Livio!
Wonderful capture.I liked simple BG,lighting,details and framing a lot.TFS...:-)

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  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2816 W: 75 N: 7977] (26973)
  • [2006-01-04 5:33]

I like this title Livio, very good for your photo. Bird looks great - proud and majestic. And my favourite BG - brown desert :-) Good work!

Olá,
Bostava a anterior gosto desta!
Muito bem!
chau Ana

Another fine shot of this raptor. I think you have done quite well with the exposure on the bird considering the bright background. Well done.

Hi, Livio.
Excellent photo of this predator! Very good composition with this foregound little piece of rock and blurred background. Very good exposure. Details and sharpness on birds are just perfect.

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  • PDP Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2951 W: 366 N: 3779] (11763)
  • [2006-01-04 7:42]

Hello Livio, nice shot. Good composition and details. Very handsome bird, great shot.

Hi Livio

He is surveying his realm! Nicely composed. Good colours and excellent timing. Congrats!

You have very nice birds over there Livio. I find this one so interesting. Its a nice capture no nits. Well done.

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