Predator and Prey: II - id please

[Sabyasachi Patra]

This is a different image from the series. This image shows the crest. I am now confused about the id. Initially, when I saw it from a distance, I thought that it is a crested serpent eagle. But when I saw it clearly through the lens, thought that this is probably a Crested Hawk eagle or Changeable hawk eagle. I was suggested that it is Honey Buzzard. It looks like one but the eyes look different and t has a crest. Short Toed snake eagle has a larger head and is more owl like. Also the legs has furs in this case.

Guys please open up your bird books. All help appreciated.

Cheers,
Sabyasachi

[Mayank Kohli]

Whoa! Killer eyes and killer legs! what a beauty..
sorry..no help with the id..where was this shot?

[Sabyasachi Patra]

Mayank,
This was shot in Bandipur last week.

Cheers,
Sabyasachi

[Kiran Ghadge]

This is fantastic series.. loved this one too. I will go with Changeable hawk eagle, lets see what others say

[AB Apana]

I'd say Changeable Hawk Eagle after looking at Kazmierczak. Unfortunately, the Naoroji opus does not cover the commoner raptors.

Apana

[Murugan Anantharaman]

i would also place my bets on Changeable Hawk eagle!!!!

[Aditya Panda]

Congrats on this amazing sighting! Its Changeable Hawk Eagle for sure. A little bit more sharpness will help tremendously.

Cheers,
Aditya

[Chandrashekar CV]

Yea. It is a Changeable Hawk eagle/Crested Hawk eagle.

[Harshad Barve]

100% CHE , A award winning stuff Sabyasachi

TFS

Harshad

[Rakesh Dhareshwar]

Would have loved if you could have included more of the monitor and less of the top . But then it is a rare moment caught on camera . Just brilliant !!!