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03-Apr-2011

injured bald eagle - Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Attica Zoological Park, Athens.

The bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) is a bird of prey found in North America. Its range includes most of Canada and Alaska, all of the contiguous United States, and northern Mexico. It is found near large bodies of open water with an abundant food supply and old-growth trees for nesting. The bald eagle is an opportunistic feeder which subsists mainly on fish, which it swoops down and snatches from the water with its talons. It builds the largest nest of any North American bird and the largest tree nests ever recorded for any animal species, up to 4 m deep, 2.5 m wide, and 1 metric ton in weight. Sexual maturity is attained at the age of four to five years. Bald eagles are not actually bald; the name derives from an older meaning of the word, "white headed". The adult is mainly brown with a white head and tail. The sexes are identical in plumage, but females are about 25 percent larger than males. The beak is large and hooked. The bald eagle is the national bird of the United States of America. The bald eagle appears on its seal. Populations have since recovered, and the species was removed from the U.S. government's list of endangered species on July 12, 1995 and transferred to the list of threatened species.(wikipedia)


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carol j. phipps19-Mar-2022 03:55
Outstanding closeup portrait. Majestic face. V
Arthur Lebacq14-Sep-2021 20:42
A very impressive and interesting portrait of this eagle.....well done....VV
barbarajoy01-Feb-2021 21:19
That is what I call an eagle eye! He is a beauty and hope he is OK now. V
Raymond Ma13-Jan-2014 00:11
Despite the broken beak, she is still regal and majestic. V
Lieve Snellings03-May-2011 22:40
FABULOUS sharpnes and dof... BV
great portrait, looking at his mouth, this guy has lived some terrible things...
Jean Chiasson29-Apr-2011 20:58
Wow great close up details big vote
Tom Munson27-Apr-2011 21:53
They can rebuild that beak with fiberglass! Terrific image!
Tom LeRoy27-Apr-2011 15:05
Terrific sharp shot! Hope he can still feed himself!V!
Alain Boussac26-Apr-2011 20:49
Injured but with a proud glance. Remarkable image. V.
Marco Valk26-Apr-2011 19:43
wonder what happened to him; nice portrait
January Grey26-Apr-2011 09:22
Outstanding portrait! V~
PauloCGama26-Apr-2011 01:40
Too bad but powerful anyway!! Nicely done, my friend.
bill friedlander26-Apr-2011 00:17
Razor sharp! Too bad about the beak. A great shot. V
an nguyen25-Apr-2011 21:54
Tack sharp portrait .
Amazing .
Guest 23-Apr-2011 17:13
Amazing shot
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CM Kwan23-Apr-2011 12:16
Excellent capture of this poor one! V
Vince23-Apr-2011 11:25
Excellent close-up. Terrific details. Vote.
Lennart Waara23-Apr-2011 08:34
Magnificent portrait and the injured beak gives the picture extra impression!
Hans Koot23-Apr-2011 07:56
yes.. didnt loose its pride.. such splendor still.. The shot is awesome.
shatterbug23-Apr-2011 07:26
Great sharpness and details!
Lee G23-Apr-2011 02:41
Ouch! Still a beautiful animal and looking so proud. ~V
FrankB23-Apr-2011 01:27
regal nonetheless....V
marie-jose wolff22-Apr-2011 22:13
superb portrait! V
veraferia22-Apr-2011 21:58
Amazing capture with wonderful details and colors!
Peter Stahl22-Apr-2011 18:04
Hope he manages on his own. A gorgeous eagle otherwise. :-)
Walter Otto Koenig22-Apr-2011 14:38
Despite its injury this eagle still has a regal presence and a powerful gaze. "V"
Guest 22-Apr-2011 14:18
Superb capture and detail.
Aud Elise Sjøsæther22-Apr-2011 09:07
Fantastic capture! V
Guest 22-Apr-2011 08:03
Ohhh porr one, beautiful portrait.
janescottcumming22-Apr-2011 03:01
Such a beautiful bird. I hope they are able to care for him until he is better. ~V~
Jean D22-Apr-2011 01:39
This fella has really had his share of injuries. Must be difficult to hunt without a beak. Well captured, Apostolos. ~V
coaster21-Apr-2011 23:15
Great shot of this injured, but majestic bird.
Chris Spracklen21-Apr-2011 21:10
Superb shot of this unfortunate baldy, Apostolos. (V)
Stephanie21-Apr-2011 20:40
Awww ~ poor eagle. Beautiful work Apostolos! BV
Patricia Cannaerts21-Apr-2011 20:07
amazing bird i love it very nice shot !
Guest 21-Apr-2011 20:07
Oh poor him... will he grow the beak? V
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