Female Bateleur (Terathopius ecaudatus) preening in the Kruger National Park, South Africa
An impressive looking bird of prey, this female Bateleur (Terathopius ecaudatus) eagle warming up in the early morning sun and preening on a dead branch in the early morning sun. Her mate was nearby on the nest and they often call to each other. It was mid winter at the time this shot was taken and the nights were cold, so most animals seemed to take their time to warm up in the morning.
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Photo credit: © ZED Photo / Alamy / Afripics
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