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Raptor - 72
Raptor - 72

There are 21 subspecies
... and counting

of this fabulous
serpent slayer ...

Of these four are
found in India ...

This is the nominate
subspecies ...

A medium sized Raptor ...

Taking a tree snake is
their specialty ...

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Spilornis cheela

Jim Corbett National Park
Uttarakhand
India
June-2016
Habitat
Himalayan Hill slopes and forest
Location
Jim Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand Himalayas, India
Date taken
11.06.2016
Scientific name
Spilornis cheela
Cracking shot and
commentary as usual,
Alok. Those fearsome
talons are more than
a match for any snake.
 
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A great closeup of this Serpent Eagle Alok and beautifully captured buddy!
 
an exquisite raptor, Alok!!! wonderful closeup of this serpent killer, amazing details, awesome work, many tfs!!!
best wishes, JJ
 
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He really is quite magnificent, isn't he Alok.

That's a lovely picture of him my friend. Very well done.
 

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