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Secretary Bird

© Kathy Salerni

Secretary Bird

Uploaded: August 07, 2013

Description

The Secretary Bird is a bird of prey of the dry uplands of Africa, the only living bird of prey of terrestrial habits. It is a long-legged bird, with a slender but powerful body (3.9 feet) long and a (6.9-foot) wingspread. Twenty black crest feathers make it appear to be carrying quill pens behind its ears, as secretaries once did. It has a light gray body, black thighs and flight feathers, and white wing linings. Its head and beak resemble those of the caracara. Its tail has a pair of long central streamers. Its legs have thick scales to protect the bird from snakebite. Snakes are the preferred prey.

Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: -1.33, ExposureTime: 10/10000 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 500, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 280.00 mm, Model: NIKON D700

Comments

Carol L. Fowler August 07, 2013

Beautiful portrait! Love the head feathers! #1539478

Patrick Rouzes level-classic August 07, 2013

TOnes, textures, detail, focus & expression are beautifully captured, Kathy! WTG, my friend,
#10800065

Jeffrey R. Bange August 07, 2013

What a great capture Kathy of this bird, the likes of which I've never seen before. Thanks for including all the information about him, I would love to see a full body shot of him if you were to have one. #10800093

Val Feldman level-deluxe August 08, 2013

I've never ever seen a bird like this before either - those crest feathers are totally amazing!! And what an expression - talk about intense! Excellent capture and info on this unusual looking bird, Ms. K! #10801204

Colette M. Metcalf August 09, 2013

Outstanding in every way!!!! #10801606

frank w. degenhardt August 09, 2013

You are such a master at this girl. The details and features stand out so prominent . I love the look right into its face look and the colors are so gorgeous. That beak looks like it can do some major damage. The quills around the head sticking out makes it such an interesting bird. Along with that, it was such a joy to read all the info you give us about the bird. I do love reading that.Another gorgeous work my friend. #10802004

Rona L. Schwarz August 09, 2013

Magnificent capture of a bird I have never heard of before, Kathy! The detail and clarity is amazing and I love what you did with the BG. Incredible-looking crest feathers. #10802617

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