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Falco femoralis
Spotted on Jan 8, 2011
Submitted on Jul 12, 2011
10 Comments
Exquisite shot
Atul is very correct that Aplomados a a joy to watch hunting, I have see the male and female hunt cooperatively... it was amazing. In one instance the male chased an Eastern Meadowlark into the dense branches of a tree, as the male Aplomado struggled in the foilage the E. Meadowlark escaped the tree only to discover that the Female Aplomado had been hovering above the tree anticipating the Meadowlarks exit. Easy prey for the Aplomado. Female Aplomados are approximately 30 percent larger than the males.
An amazing and fantastic picture. Thanks for sharing this with us!
beautiful pic these are beautiful birds to watch while hunting
Thanks to all for the positive feedback. Nature is grand! :-)
I looked up your pages on Flickr - you do some fine work, sir - and this photo is stunning.
superb shot!
Outstanding!!
Thanks..... I love Aplomados!
Amazing pic!