Waiting
by Nick Boren
Title
Waiting
Artist
Nick Boren
Medium
Photograph - Nikon Photography
Description
Bald eagles are such majestic birds. They also have superior eye site which allows them to see their prey long before their prey sees them!
From Wikipedia:
The plumage of an adult bald eagle is evenly dark brown with a white head and tail. The tail is moderately long and slightly wedge-shaped. Males and females are identical in plumage coloration, but sexual dimorphism is evident in the species, in that females are 25% larger than males.[10] The beak, feet and irises are bright yellow. The legs are feather-free, and the toes are short and powerful with large talons. The highly developed talon of the hind toe is used to pierce the vital areas of prey while it is held immobile by the front toes.[14] The beak is large and hooked, with a yellow cere.[15] The adult bald eagle is unmistakable in its native range. The closely related African fish eagle (Haliaeetus vocifer) (from far outside the bald eagle's range) also has a brown body (albeit of somewhat more rufous hue), white head and tail, but differs from the bald eagle in having a white chest and black tip to the bill.[16]
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January 24th, 2024
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