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Title
An Eagle Posing
Artist
Jeff Swan
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
I guess he had to show off lol
Description
Eagles are large, powerfully built birds of prey, with heavy heads and beaks. Even the smallest eagles, such as the booted eagle (Aquila pennata), which is comparable in size to a common buzzard (Buteo buteo) or red-tailed hawk (B. jamaicensis), have relatively longer and more evenly broad wings, and more direct, faster flight – despite the reduced size of aerodynamic feathers. Most eagles are larger than any other raptors apart from some vultures. The smallest species of eagle is the South Nicobar serpent eagle (Spilornis klossi), at 450 g (0.99 lb) and 40 cm (16 in). The largest species are discussed below. Like all birds of prey, eagles have very large, hooked beaks for ripping flesh from their prey, strong, muscular legs, and powerful talons. The beak is typically heavier than that of most other birds of prey. Eagles' eyes are extremely powerful. It is estimated that the martial eagle, whose eye is more than twice as long as a human eye, has a visual acuity 3.0 to 3.6 times that of humans. This acuity enables eagles to spot potential prey from a very long distance. This keen eyesight is primarily attributed to their extremely large pupils which ensure minimal diffraction (scattering) of the incoming light. The female of all known species of eagles is larger than the male.
Eagles normally build their nests, called eyries, in tall trees or on high cliffs. Many species lay two eggs, but the older, larger chick frequently kills its younger sibling once it has hatched. The dominant chick tends to be a female, as they are bigger than the male. The parents take no action to stop the killing.
Due to the size and power of many eagle species, they are ranked at the top of the food chain as apex predators in the avian world. The type of prey varies by genus. The Haliaeetus and Ichthyophaga eagles prefer to capture fish, though the species in the former often capture various animals, especially other water birds, and are powerful kleptoparasites of other birds. The snake and serpent eagles of the genera
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April 15th, 2011
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Bensalem, PA - United States
Congratulations your beautiful work is being featured in the World We See Group:-)
Port Orange, FL - United States
Congratulation.....your wonderful work has been featured in the 1000 Views on 1 Image Group l/f/p
San Francisco Bay Area, CA - United States
Outstanding portrait, Jeff! Congratulations on your well-deserved sale and multiple features on this breathtaking image! F/L
Cottonwood, Ar - United States
Thanks for Submitting this presentation of your work in ALL SEASONS Nature, Mountains, Woodlands, it is very much appreciated. This is one of our FAVORITES today... We may not always have the time to Comment, but just had to leave one on this beautiful piece of work.
Monroe, CT - United States
Great capture, Jeff!! Don't you love when they do that? :>)
Jeff Swan replied:
Thanks Karol Yes I do lol If only I could have gotten him to turn a little to the left. then the right, Smile fluff his tail around, lol
Encampment, WY - United States
Wow, what an awesome sight! Perfect timing! The dramatic pose, lighting and glaring eye are breathtaking! We are lucky enough to see many bald eagles along our river here in Wyoming, including several nesting pairs that we can observe. So I know how unusual it is to have the camera ready at just the right moment to catch something this striking!
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