The bateleur is another new species for me. And I must say, a rather badass-looking raptor. These guys have become more common to see in the Masai Mara, as one of their food-source competitors, vultures, have become less common (but that’s a story for another day). Nikon Z8 with Nikkor 500mm PF lens, ISO 560, f/5.6 at 1/640th of a second.
Those red talons and face, with that steady glare speak DANGER! His headdress must be the avian mimic of the other apex predator of the jungle: a male lion! An extraordinary bird!!
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The bateleur is another new species for me. And I must say, a rather badass-looking raptor. These guys have become more common to see in the Masai Mara, as one of their food-source competitors, vultures, have become less common (but that’s a story for another day). Nikon Z8 with Nikkor 500mm PF lens, ISO 560, f/5.6 at 1/640th of a second.
Oh my goodness, what an unusual looking bird! His feathers look rounded at the ends. How large is he? His head is quite impressive. He’s a bit scary!
One tough looking bird. I would not want to batel this eur
Intimidating and ugly
Amazing! I’ve never seen anything like him!
Those red talons and face, with that steady glare speak DANGER! His headdress must be the avian mimic of the other apex predator of the jungle: a male lion! An extraordinary bird!!
Unreal looking bird!