Striding Snake-killers
10,000 Birds
JUNE 19, 2012
They typically dispatch a snake by stomping on it with their heavily armored legs and feet, accurately directing their rear talons at the skull to effect a swift mortal wound to the head. Watching them hunt is fascinating. We stayed with the larger bird as it settled down to the serious business of hunting. Note the huge wings.
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