The cinereous vulture (Aegypius monachus) is a large raptorial bird that is distributed through much of Eurasia. It is also known as the black vulture, monk vulture, or Eurasian black vulture. It is a member of the family Accipitridae, which also includes many other diurnal raptors such as kites, buzzards and harriers. It is one of the two largest Old World vultures.

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my monday face of a young a eagle ...

he was contemplating but started his interest in us during our session... especially when Pepe started moving a lost feather in front of him... s

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sometimes i takes a moment until we can understand the beauty of nature... ;=)))

full eye contact with Gonzo, star of the raptor flight presentation at the falconry of Berlebeck.. :=)))

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The bateleur (Terathopius ecaudatus) is a medium-sized eagle in the family Accipitridae. Its closest relatives are the snake eagles. It is the only member of the genus Terathopius and may be the origin of the "Zimbabwe Bird", national emblem of Zimbabwe.It is endemic to Africa and small parts of Arabia. "Bateleur" is French for "Street Performer".

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Tags:   danke Peter und Pepe für den wundervollen Tag. SpecAnimal

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a promising day... :=)))

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