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3rd rarest raptor in the world
StrikingSlug

3rd rarest raptor in the world (Phalcoboenus australis)

... and this was the reason for the Steamer Duck's aggression. This juvenile Striated Caracara had landed about 8 feet behind me on some rocks, and had its beady eye on the ducklings. Not for long though, as the male duck made him retreat pretty sharply. Apparently Striated Caracaras are the 3rd rarest birds of prey in the world. Not that you would know on Carcass Island, where they seem to be everywhere!
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Habitat
beach
Location
Carcass Island, Falklands
Date taken
9 Nov 09
Scientific name
Phalcoboenus australis
Equipment used
Pentax K200D with 55-300mm lens @ 170mm, 1/180 @ F4.5 ISO 200
madamcoolpix
o:) Beautiful raptor (even if the ducks sure don't agree with me, ;))!!! And a beautiful shot too, many congrats!!! :clap: :clap:
 
KC Foggin
Supporter
A magnificent capture of this rarity to the BF Gallery. Well found and well captured.
 
delia todd
Staff member
Opus Editor
Supporter
A superb photo StrikingSlug. Well done and thanks for telling us the tale.

D
 

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New Zealand, Southern Oceans, Antarctica
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