Predator and Prey: II - id please

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22-05-2009, 10:31 AM
Sabyasachi Patra

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Predator and Prey: II - id please

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
22-05-2009, 10:39 AM
Mayank Kohli

Whoa! Killer eyes and killer legs! what a beauty..
sorry..no help with the id..where was this shot?
22-05-2009, 10:41 AM
Sabyasachi Patra

Mayank,
This was shot in Bandipur last week.

Cheers,
Sabyasachi
22-05-2009, 11:00 AM
Kiran Ghadge

This is fantastic series.. loved this one too. I will go with Changeable hawk eagle, lets see what others say
22-05-2009, 11:40 AM
AB Apana

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

Apana
22-05-2009, 11:49 AM
Murugan Anantharaman

i would also place my bets on Changeable Hawk eagle!!!!
22-05-2009, 12:42 PM
Aditya Panda

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

Cheers,
Aditya
23-05-2009, 10:37 AM
Chandrashekar CV

Yea. It is a Changeable Hawk eagle/Crested Hawk eagle.
23-05-2009, 01:37 PM
Harshad Barve

100% CHE , A award winning stuff Sabyasachi

TFS

Harshad
25-05-2009, 09:19 PM
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 !!!