Black Hawk-eagle

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Black Hawk-eagle
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Copyright: Peter van Zoest (PeterZ) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1085 W: 58 N: 2140] (7179)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-08-04
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D70, AF Nikkor 70-300mm f4-5.6 G, Digital JPEG
Exposure: f/5.3, 1/125 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-04-07 0:17
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Points: 68
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This photo is taken in the "Refugio para aves rapaces" called: "Parque Cóndor" near Otavalo. In this park they take care of sick and wounded birds of prey. As soon it’s possible they release them in nature.
It’s a new species on TN.

The Black Hawk-Eagle (Spizaetus tyrannus), also known as the Tyrant Hawk-eagle, is a species of Eagle primarily distributed in parts of South America; central Mexico to eastern Peru, the south of Brazil, as well as certain parts of Argentina. Its preferred habitats include humid and moist forests, close to rivers and in several types of woodland, and it is fairly common within its range.

Description
This bird, as the name suggests, has a dark black feathering with varying patterns on each of its wings and body, and a speckled white colouring in places. It has barred wings, slightly elliptical in shape, and tail which is long and narrow and is rarely fanned. The four, grey hued "bars" seen on the tail quills are distinctive to the Black Hawk-Eagle, as is the white line seen slightly above the bird's eye. While flying, the broadness and shortness of the wings become apparent. While in flight, the bird's tail is typically kept closed.

Diet
Light and relatively small when compared to other members of its genus, the main foods consumed by this bird include opossums and monkeys, as well as, occasionally, small bats and other birds. These other birds can often be quite large, such as toucans, and chachalacas. The dietary habits of the Black Hawk-Eagle, however, remain mostly unknown, with very few recordings of the bird eating.

Breeding
Similar to knowledge of its diet, very little is known about the Black Hawk-Eagle's breeding behaviour other than some details relating to its nest: comprised of sticks and possibly other materials, the nest is around one metre and a half in total diameter and is usually constructed in tall trees, often around fifteen metres high. The variety of tree chosen probably varies greatly, but they have been observed chiefly in pine trees.
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Sharp and detailed.
Nice shot,
Andrea

Hi Peter,
Very nice capture! Excellent focus, amazing detail and nicely framed.
Chi

Hello Peter,

First time for me to look at an image of this beautiful Hawk Eagle.
Great for you to be the first one with an upload of this particulair species.
Love the image with wonderful pose of the bird holding the head sidewards.
The color contrast between the grey tones and the lovely yellow eyes is beautiful.
Very good sharpness, composition and exposure.
Pity there is some of the fence softly visible in the BG.
Nevertheless a real nice one. TFS!!!

Best regards, Harry

Hello Peter,
excellent shot, fantastic sharpness and clarity, nice natural colors, good light, wonderful depth of field and good details.
Angela

Hi Peter,

Good pose and composition, sharp details.

TFS

Pekka

Hi Peter

Excellent shot of this beautiful bird of prey.
Good sharpness and composition.
Love the pattern on the legs.

Chris

Hi Peter,
A nice capture of this beautiful eagle. Seeing it for the first time. Excellent sharp details and a lovely composition. Thanks a lot for sharing.

Hello Peter , good photo of this magnificient raptor , TFS and good luck .

Fantastic shot Peter
Wonderful color and detail specially around the eye
Nice composition and pose of this beautiful
black hawk eagle. tfs jon

Hi peter nice shot
good colours nice sharpness and also good moment
tfs Toba

Hello Peter
This is a fine shot of a Raptor that I have never seen (and as you say it is new on TN)
Lovely sharp details and very good eye contact...Very interesting notes as well.
Best Regards
Paul

Hallo Peter,

Ondanks in een vogelpark is ie mooi.
Goed van dof met een egale grijze achtergrond waarbij de vogel toch goed vrij komt.
Scherpte en kleuren zijn ook goed.

groet Gert

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  • Necipp Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1151 W: 15 N: 2073] (12390)
  • [2008-04-07 9:32]

hello Peter, what a beautiful catch. Lovely pose, fine sharp detail . Awesome diversity of birds in your portfolio – one to be proud of. Tfs rgds Necip

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2413 W: 132 N: 6649] (20861)
  • [2008-04-07 9:54]

Hello Peter,
You must be one of the major new- species contributors on TN!
This fine capture of a Black Hawk Eagle is sharp and shown from an excellent POV that shows the feature very well including the yellow eye.
Thanks for sharing this fine image,
Ivan

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1675 W: 8 N: 4021] (13255)
  • [2008-04-07 10:19]

Hi Peter.

Congratulations on the first capture of this bird on TN. Fascinating bird - to me he looks more hawk than eagle. A wonderful pose showing him off from head to tail. His plummage and markings are very unusual. Thank you for the introduction.

Jane

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  • izler Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1216 W: 78 N: 843] (6904)
  • [2008-04-07 10:55]

hello Peter
wonderful capture and interesting species for me
i like composition, POV, BG, light, colours, sharpness and informative note
TFS
regards
izler

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  • Hil Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 782 W: 11 N: 1375] (4758)
  • [2008-04-07 12:07]

Hi Peter

What a fabulous bird you share with us, I have never heard of them beofre and it is a striking bird which you have captured well, very nice pose with the head in profile and a great POV, good detail and superb colours.

Hil

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  • lizzie Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 214 W: 0 N: 635] (2843)
  • [2008-04-07 12:22]

Hi Peter,

Very impressive, what a beautiful shot.Perfect focus giving amazing details in the plumage.
Love the pose of the eagle, he's showing us a very nice profile!

Lise

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1864 W: 2 N: 4738] (18250)
  • [2008-04-07 12:48]

Hi Peter. I have never seen so many different birds and you bring in a fair share for us to see so thanks for that Peter. A unusual looking Eagle this one. great markings on the legs and wings which your picture show with good detail and natural looking colours. well done TFS.
Nick..

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  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1035 W: 5 N: 2718] (9902)
  • [2008-04-07 15:52]

hola Peter.
Exelente la foto. Una imagen de muy buen color, la pose y el encuadre escogido para la presentacion son una belleza.
Saludos Peter.
Luis52.

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  • bobair Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 359 W: 73 N: 1090] (4080)
  • [2008-04-07 18:13]

Hi Peter,
what a fantastic looking raptor is this one and it must be a first as you say here on TN as I have never seen one of these before now or even knew they existed.The exposure for this shot has areas of harshness and I think that is because of the use of flash but for that it is very good looking with details a plenty.Thanks for this a first for TN and Me as well. Bob

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1265 W: 103 N: 4302] (19435)
  • [2008-04-07 20:41]

Well done Peter! Great shot of this Hawk, the pose and composition are great and the technique is very good too, thanks!

Mario

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2726 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2008-04-07 22:05]

Hello Peter

I have never seen this bird before.This is a lovely specimen.
Well seen with lovely plumage detail and colouration.
You managed an excellent view of the feet and talons.
Well composed in the frame,with very good eye detail,
TFS

Rob

Hello Peter,

Wonderful picture of this beautiful bird. Great POV, DOF and sharpness. Good pose of the bird and very nice colours. Superb eye.
Cheers,
Mariki

Wow!Peter,
What a beautiful subject!You've done full justice to it, too!You've captured very fine details and the perfect pose...
Very well done!
Cheers!
Goldy

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1555 W: 233 N: 5087] (17953)
  • [2008-04-08 14:02]

Hello Peter,
great capture of this Hawk Eagle!
I've never heard of this before so thanks for sharing it!
Great composition and POV.
Superb lighting too.
Brilliant DOF that has rendered the BG completely blurred.
Well done my friend!

Joe

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2073 W: 6 N: 1848] (12714)
  • [2008-04-09 13:40]

Hola Peter,
preciosa captura,
buen pose y pov,
detalles y agradable foco.
saludos amigo

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1029 W: 1 N: 3932] (13252)
  • [2008-04-09 19:40]

Hello Peter,
What a noble and powerful looking species. Great camera work with superb results. Thanks Peter for sharing.
Rick

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  • smitha Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 296 W: 79 N: 895] (3407)
  • [2008-04-09 22:42]

Hello Peter,
A very proud looking bird- new one for both TN and for me.Excellent sharpness, details and POV and DOf. Nice pose captured.good natural colours. The eye looks like an ember in the charcoal.:)
Thanks for the share,
Smitha.

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1223 W: 0 N: 4446] (13284)
  • [2008-04-09 22:50]

Hi Peter

A great shot - good composition and POV with good colour and superb detail. Well captured.

James

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  • hester Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1497 W: 18 N: 2924] (10762)
  • [2008-04-11 11:49]

Hi Peter

The grey/black feathers against the grey/black BG really help to show up that bright orange eyes. Lovely composition and nicely sharp

TFS

Karan

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2295 W: 163 N: 6692] (21138)
  • [2008-04-11 12:16]

Hello Peter,
Excellent capture of this gorgeous Black Hawk-Eagle! I love its pose, the profile and the sharp focus on the yellow eye. Fine sharp details of the markings and lovely colours.
Many thanks, Ulla

hp peter!
A very fine bird!
sharp and well composed with
nice matching background!
good work!

Hi my beloved Friend Peter,
Sorry I missed thi beautiful capture during my trips my friend!
Superb capture with wonderfull clarity, nice lighting and framing!
All are perfect my friend!
Splendid composition indeed!
TFS.
Cheers,

Bayram

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