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Short-toed (snake) Eagle

Short-toed (snake) Eagle

This raptor preys mostly on snakes and when in open country hovers much like kestrels do. It soars over slopes and hilltops and positions itself up to 500 m abo...
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This raptor preys mostly on snakes and when in open country hovers much like kestrels do. It soars over slopes and hilltops and positions itself up to 500 m above its prey.
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Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

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Aperture f/5.6 ISO 80 Shutter 1/640 Focal Length 118160/1000

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Apr, 2016

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