21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
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 |