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06-DEC-2009

Palm-nut Vulture (Gypohierax angolensis)

Mandina Lodges, Makasutu, The Gambia

Also known as Vulturine Fish Eagle these birds feed on fish, small animal-carrion and especially the pulpy flesh of palm-nuts .........the closest thing to a vegetarian vulture!

Canon EOS 7D
1/3200s f/5.6 at 700.0mm iso200 hide exif
Full EXIF Info
Date/Time06-Dec-2009 09:11:12
MakeCanon
ModelCanon EOS 7D
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length700 mm
Exposure Time1/3200 sec
Aperturef/5.6
ISO Equivalent200
Exposure Bias-1.00
White Balance
Metering Mode (-1)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Program
Focus Distance

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John Molloy17-Jan-2010 04:39
A Stunning shot of an impressive bird
Alex Vargas15-Jan-2010 11:32
So... you visited Africa this december, hum?... Good for you!!!
This is a great bird... love it!

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Guest 30-Dec-2009 18:42
Fantastic capture of this beautiful bird. Very well done. V
Yaki Zander.30-Dec-2009 12:19
Beautiful image. V
Sonja Ross30-Dec-2009 08:50
An interesting-looking eagle.
Peter Ericsson30-Dec-2009 05:28
What happened to its tail?
Peter Ericsson30-Dec-2009 05:28
They actually prey on live fish? Wouldn't that make them an Eagle as opposed to a vulture, feeding only on dead scrap? Great looking creature!
lou_rozensteins30-Dec-2009 03:51
A great shot. I have never heard of this bird before .... thanks for the information too. Well done.
Guest 30-Dec-2009 01:01
Great shot and captions, thanks! V!
Ghislaine et Réal Boulet30-Dec-2009 00:58
An impressive capture
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