A European honey buzzard, Pernis apivorus, also known as the pern or common pernin flight against a blue sky.

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This image has been taken ethically. The subject has not been manipulated or restrained in any way, nor has it been attracted with bait or recorded calls. The encounter was a chance interaction with the subject which was made possible by being in the correct habitat for the species.

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Size: 5278px × 5278px
Location: Tarifa, Spain
Photo credit: © Paul Young / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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