Palm-nut Vulture (Gypohierax angolensis) by RAINBIRDER

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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 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto

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John Molloy		17-Jan-2010 04:39
A Stunning shot of an impressive bird

Alex Vargas		15-Jan-2010 11:32
So... you visited Africa this december, hum?... Good for you!!! This is a great bird... love it! VVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVV

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 Ross		30-Dec-2009 08:50
An interesting-looking eagle.

Peter Ericsson		30-Dec-2009 05:28
What happened to its tail?

Peter Ericsson		30-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_rozensteins		30-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 Boulet		30-Dec-2009 00:58
An impressive capture

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