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Description

When: June 25, 2018

Where: Kölner Zoo Köln/ Cologne, Germany

Bateleurs are stunning birds, but not all that well known. It was such a pleasure to see one participate in a flight demo, even if he is young and new to it and a tad cheeky He did really well and it was gorgeous to see him spread wide and take off

Species: Bateleur (Goochelaar)

Latin name: Terathopius ecaudatus

Originates from Africa.

Current status: Vulnerable

Did you know:

…In Dutch, the name of the Bateleur translates back to “illusionist” or “magician”.

…Its name actually derives from the French, and means “street performer”, mainly the old tight-rope walkers, implying the bird’s characteristic habit of rocking its wings from side to side when gliding, as if catching its balance.

© Mouselemur’s Photography - Portegiesje

I love it when you love my work, but please, if you want to use it in any other medium, ask my permission first.

To see more Bird photos, check out my gallery

Description

When: June 25, 2018

Where: Kölner Zoo Köln/ Cologne, Germany

Bateleurs are stunning birds, but not all that well known. It was such a pleasure to see one participate in a flight demo, even if he is young and new to it and a tad cheeky He did really well and it was gorgeous to see him spread wide and take off

Species: Bateleur (Goochelaar)

Latin name: Terathopius ecaudatus

Originates from Africa.

Current status: Vulnerable

Did you know:

…In Dutch, the name of the Bateleur translates back to “illusionist” or “magician”.

…Its name actually derives from the French, and means “street performer”, mainly the old tight-rope walkers, implying the bird’s characteristic habit of rocking its wings from side to side when gliding, as if catching its balance.

© Mouselemur’s Photography - Portegiesje

I love it when you love my work, but please, if you want to use it in any other medium, ask my permission first.

To see more Bird photos, check out my gallery