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Aquila pennata
Small, buzzard-sized bird of prey. It occurs in pale and dark forms but its shape and proportions help identify it. It is typical of wellwooded, hot countryside in relatively lowland areas, avoiding the moister northwestern parts of Europe. Unlike the Buzzard, it is a summer visitor to Europe. It feeds on reptiles, small birds, and small mammals on ground, often after very fast, near vertical stoop from considerable height.
Pine tree and oak wood (Quercus pyrenaica). Reserva de la Biosfera del Real Sitio de San Ildefonso-El Espinar.
Camera Model: NIKON D500. Exposure Time: 1/500 sec.; f/11; ISO Speed Rating: 635. Exposure Bias: 0 EV. Focal Length: 300.0 mm. No flash fired. DSC_4055, 53, 57, 60
Spotted on Jun 14, 2019
Submitted on Oct 14, 2019
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