Friday, 7 June 2013

France-Short-toed eagle





Short-toed eagle (Circaetus gallicusa) 1984 stamp used in 1985 cancelled in Bas Rhin, France. This is a medium sized  bird  weighing up to 2kg,  and not on the endangered list. Also known as "Snake Bird" because it feeds mainly on snakes and other reptiles such as lizards.

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