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Birds of Prey
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Falco peregrinus in downtown Caracas, Venezuela
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The Sundarbans, the world's largest mangrove, is a haven for birds. The forest is shared by India and Bangladesh with approximately 60% of it within the geopolitical boundaries of Bangladesh.
Bangladesh, despite being among the world's smallest countries, is incredibly biodiverse. Hundreds of bird species can be found here and many migratory birds visit this country. But birds, like the rest of the biodiversity of the country, are under immense anthropogenic pressures as they lose habitat, get killed or captured for illegal trade. Sundarbans is a largest forest in the country. Compared to the rest of the country's forests the fauna and flora over here is doing much better than the rest of the country. Sundarbans is a haven for birds. Over 200 species of birds can be found here and multiple birds of prey can be found (both resident and migratory). A book on the birds of the Sundarbans titled 'Birds of the Sundarban: A Photobook of Bangladeshi Sundarban's Birds' by Foridi Numan. Information about 3 birds of prey from this book will be included along with pictures of each species. The texts are from the book (below).  *This image is copyright of its original author Changeable Hawk-Eagle, Crested Hawk-Eagle (Nisaetus cirrhatus) [Source] The Changeable Hawk-Eagle is an uncommon resident bird of prey in Bangladesh. Found in the forests of Chittagong, Dhaka, Khulna, Rajshahi and Sylhet. It stays in the same area throughout the year. Commonly roams singly or in pairs in open woodlands, mangrove forests, broadleaf forests or arable land near forests. Sitting on tree branches or flying in the sky, they look for prey and catch and eat prey with their feet. The diet includes medium-sized birds, such as chickens and waterhens, squirrels, rodents, and mammals, including rabbits. During the breeding season from January to April, nests are made of lofty branches and green leaves  *This image is copyright of its original author Brahminy Kite (Haliastur indus) [Source] The well-known Brahminy Kite is included in many poems, songs and novels of Bengali literature. It is a common resident bird of Bangladesh. They are roaming more or less everywhere in the country. Usually flies alone, in pairs or in small groups. They search for prey by sitting somewhere or flying in circles in the sky. When prey is caught, it is picked up with long claws. The diet includes fish, crabs, frogs, lizards, rats, small snakes, chickens, and other scraps. During the breeding season, from December to April, they lay their eggs by making a nest like a messy loft made of branches, leaves, collected clothes, and collected plastic in big trees  *This image is copyright of its original author White-bellied Sea Eagle (Haliaeetus leucogaster) [Source] The White-bellied Sea Eagle is a common resident bird of Bangladesh. They roam the coastal areas. They are found in the seashore, char, mangrove forest, big rivers, river estuaries, and freshwater lakes. The White-bellied Sea Eagle sits on the branches of the giant trees of the forest and waits for hours for its prey. It searches for prey by sitting on tree trunks or flying in circles in the sky. When he finds the prey, he grabs it and pierces the toenails. If the prey is small, it is eaten in flight. The food list includes snakes, fish, crabs, rodents, small animals, and birds. Their breeding season is from October to January. It lays eggs by making a nest of twigs and leaves in tall trees on the banks of seas or large rivers. Uses the same nest year after year.  *This image is copyright of its original author
Bat Falcon (Falco rufigularis) in Caracas, Venezuela
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Long billed Crows mobbing a Cinereous Vulture.
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Cinereous and Egyptian Vulture in one frame.
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