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Nikon P 90
Egyptian Vulture (Neophron percnopterus)
One of the few birds to use stones as a tool. They use them to open ostrich eggs by lifting a stone with its beak and hitting the egg by swinging it’s head and neck. They also eat small animals and insects and being a vulture, they scavenge as well.
Top Ten Challenge Winner in the BIRDS – black, white or 2 tone black and white in the group ‘All Naturally BLACK/ WHITE, DUO and CONTRAST’ April 2010
Comments
Absolutely gorgeous capture
Thanks very much kathy for your kind comment.
– mamba
such a beautiful bird…i saw one in Darwin…wildlife joint…it put on a show with cracking a fake egg open:))
Thanks Ralph. It must have been fascinating to watch but a disappointment for the bird when it got at the fake yolk;-)
– mamba
Beautiful shot, fabulous focus and such a great contrast with the background.
Many thanks indeed byronbackyard for your great comment.
– mamba
Fantastic image Mamba and a beautiful bird!
Thank you very much swaby, he certainly has a beautiful plumage.
– mamba
Wonderful capture, awsome detail!
Many thanks Sherry.
– mamba
Instant fav!!!!!!!!Wonderful shot and so cute!!!!
Thank you very much indeed serendipity3 and for adding to your favs.
– mamba
Great shot. As vultures go he is quite hansom.
Great shot. As vultures go he is quite hansom.
Many thanks Bobjarrett.
– mamba
PLEASE don’t forget to add your image to the All Naturally BLACK/ WHITE, DUO and CONTRAST BLACK / WHITE group as per group/challenge guidelines – many thanks!
9th April 2010
Many, many thanks indeed Pamela.
– mamba