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kleptoparasitism at its peak

Sky Piracy Unveiled Witnessing the audacious Brahminy Kite in action as it brazenly steals food from a Black-headed Ibis. Caught in a dramatic mid-air heist, the kite becomes the daring protagonist in this wild tale. The black-headed ibis, momentarily relinquishing its prize, paints a vivid scene of survival in the avian realm. Nature's unfolding drama, where the hunter and the hunted engage in an aerial ballet high above the landscapes. A snapshot of avian intrigue and survival instincts.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 02.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Mangalajodi, India
Camera: Canon EOS R3
Copyright: © Pramod CL