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Wingspan Collection (#19)

"Wingspan: A Spectacular Display of Flight and Beauty" Witness the majestic wingspan of a Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) juvenile in flight

Background imageWingspan Collection: Yellow-patch Longwing (Heliconius clysonymus) on pink flower, Panama

Yellow-patch Longwing (Heliconius clysonymus) on pink flower, Panama

Background imageWingspan Collection: Juvenile golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) in flight over snow in the winter, Yellowstone

Juvenile golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) in flight over snow in the winter, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States of America, North America

Background imageWingspan Collection: Northern shoveler (Anas clypeata) male landing on a frozen pond in the winter, Bosque

Northern shoveler (Anas clypeata) male landing on a frozen pond in the winter, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico, United States of America, North America

Background imageWingspan Collection: African skimmer (Rynchops flavirostris), in flight, Chobe National Park, Botswana, Africa

African skimmer (Rynchops flavirostris), in flight, Chobe National Park, Botswana, Africa

Background imageWingspan Collection: Waved albatross (Phoebastria irrorata ) in flight, Hispanola Island, Galapagos, Ecuador

Waved albatross (Phoebastria irrorata ) in flight, Hispanola Island, Galapagos, Ecuador, South America

Background imageWingspan Collection: Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea) in flight, Nunavut, Canada, North America

Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea) in flight, Nunavut, Canada, North America

Background imageWingspan Collection: Red-billed gull (Chroicocephalus scopulinus) in flight near Dunedin, South Island, New Zealand

Red-billed gull (Chroicocephalus scopulinus) in flight near Dunedin, South Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Background imageWingspan Collection: White-capped albatross, Thalassarche steadi, landing at bait bucket off Kaikoura, South Island

White-capped albatross, Thalassarche steadi, landing at bait bucket off Kaikoura, South Island, New Zealand

Background imageWingspan Collection: Wandering Albatross, Diomedea exulans, large white bird with black feathers at the end of its wings

Wandering Albatross, Diomedea exulans, large white bird with black feathers at the end of its wings

Background imageWingspan Collection: Griffon vulture in flight C018 / 1822

Griffon vulture in flight C018 / 1822
Griffon vulture in flight. Griffon vultures (Gyps fulvus) are scavenger birds with a wingspan of between 230 and 265 centimetres

Background imageWingspan Collection: White-tailed eagle with prey C018 / 0867

White-tailed eagle with prey C018 / 0867
White-tailed eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) with prey in the snow. This large eagle has a wingspan of almost 2.5 metres and is found across much of northern Eurasia, where it inhabits coastal regions

Background imageWingspan Collection: Stag beetle C018 / 0869

Stag beetle C018 / 0869
Stag beetle. Lucanus cervus stag beetle with its wings spread. This is the best-known species of stag beetle in the West

Background imageWingspan Collection: Black kite catching a fish C018 / 0872

Black kite catching a fish C018 / 0872
Black kite catching a fish. The black kite (Milvus migrans) is widely distributed through the temperate and tropical parts of Eurasia and parts of Australasia and Oceania

Background imageWingspan Collection: Male mallard landing on water C018 / 1779

Male mallard landing on water C018 / 1779
Male mallard landing on water. The mallard, or wild duck, (Anas platyrhynchos) is a dabbling duck that breeds throughout the temperate and subtropical Americas, Europe, Asia, and North Africa

Background imageWingspan Collection: Sparrows fighting C018 / 1829

Sparrows fighting C018 / 1829
Sparrows fighting. Male (right) and female (left) house sparrows (Passer domesticus) fighting. House sparrows are primarily seed eaters but they also eat worms, fruit and kitchen scraps

Background imageWingspan Collection: Griffon vulture in flight C018 / 1816

Griffon vulture in flight C018 / 1816
Griffon vulture in flight. Griffon vultures (Gyps fulvus) are scavenger birds with a wingspan of between 230 and 265 centimetres

Background imageWingspan Collection: Male mallard landing on water C018 / 1780

Male mallard landing on water C018 / 1780
Male mallard landing on water. The mallard, or wild duck, (Anas platyrhynchos) is a dabbling duck that breeds throughout the temperate and subtropical Americas, Europe, Asia, and North Africa

Background imageWingspan Collection: Black-tailed godwit in flight C018 / 9342

Black-tailed godwit in flight C018 / 9342
Black-tailed godwit (Limosa Limosa) in flight

Background imageWingspan Collection: Cape vulture in flight C018 / 9252

Cape vulture in flight C018 / 9252
Cape vulture (Gyps coprotheres) in flight

Background imageWingspan Collection: Cape vulture in flight C018 / 9251

Cape vulture in flight C018 / 9251
Cape vulture (Gyps coprotheres) in flight

Background imageWingspan Collection: Northern giant petrel

Northern giant petrel taking off from water. Northern giant petrels (Macronectes halli) are opportunistic scavengers, feeding on carrion, but also preying on other seabirds

Background imageWingspan Collection: Young black-backed gull in flight

Young black-backed gull in flight. Close-up of a juvenile black-backed gull (Larus dominicanus) in flight. Black-backed gulls are circumpolar navigators that live around the coasts of South America

Background imageWingspan Collection: Great egret landing in a tree

Great egret landing in a tree
Great egret (Ardea alba) landing in a tree. This large wading bird uses it long beak to spear fish. It is widely-distributed across most of the tropical and warmer temperate regions of the world

Background imageWingspan Collection: Red-rumped wheatear displaying C018 / 1828

Red-rumped wheatear displaying C018 / 1828
Red-rumped wheatear displaying. The red-rumped, or buff-rumped, wheatear (Oenanthe moesta) is found in dry shrubland throughout much of the Middle-East and North Africa

Background imageWingspan Collection: Steppe eagle landing C018 / 1813

Steppe eagle landing C018 / 1813
Steppe eagle landing on rock-face. The Steppe eagle (Aquila nipalensis) is found from Romania, through the steppes and into Mongolia. It feeds mainly on carrion, but will also kill small rodents

Background imageWingspan Collection: Steppe eagle and crow C018 / 0858

Steppe eagle and crow C018 / 0858
Steppe eagle and crow. Steppe eagle (Aquila nipalensis, left) being mobbed by a crow (family Corvidae, right). The Steppe eagle is found from Romania, through the steppes and into Mongolia

Background imageWingspan Collection: Indian roller in flight C018 / 0857

Indian roller in flight C018 / 0857
Indian roller in flight. The Indian roller (Coracias benghalensis) is found throughout southern Asia, where it feeds on insects, lizards and frogs and invertebrates

Background imageWingspan Collection: Indian roller in flight C018 / 0856

Indian roller in flight C018 / 0856
Indian roller in flight. The Indian roller (Coracias benghalensis) is found throughout southern Asia, where it feeds on insects, lizards and frogs and invertebrates

Background imageWingspan Collection: Eurasian jay landing in snow C018 / 0813

Eurasian jay landing in snow C018 / 0813
Eurasian jay (Garrulus glandarius) landing in snow. This bird is found throughout western Europe, northwest Africa and southeast and eastern Asia

Background imageWingspan Collection: Red kite in flight C018 / 0825

Red kite in flight C018 / 0825
Red kite (Milvus milvus) in flight. This rare bird of prey is found throughout the western Palearctic region

Background imageWingspan Collection: Steppe eagle in flight C018 / 0859

Steppe eagle in flight C018 / 0859
Steppe eagle flight. The Steppe eagle (Aquila nipalensis) is found from Romania, through the steppes and into Mongolia. It feeds mainly on carrion, but will also kill small rodents

Background imageWingspan Collection: Tricoloured heron fishing C018 / 0853

Tricoloured heron fishing C018 / 0853
Tricoloured heron (Egretta tricolor) fishing. This small heron is a resident breeder from the Gulf states of the USA and northern Mexico south through Central America

Background imageWingspan Collection: Eastern imperial eagle in flight C018 / 0860

Eastern imperial eagle in flight C018 / 0860
Eastern imperial eagle flight. The eastern imperial eagle (Aquila heliaca) breeds from southeastern Europe to western and central Asia

Background imageWingspan Collection: Black kite in flight C018 / 0829

Black kite in flight C018 / 0829
Black kite in flight. The black kite (Milvus migrans) is widely distributed through the temperate and tropical parts of Eurasia and parts of Australasia and Oceania

Background imageWingspan Collection: Eurasian wigeon landing C018 / 0809

Eurasian wigeon landing C018 / 0809
Eurasian wigeon (Anas penelope) landing on water. This dabbling duck grows up to 50 centimetres in length and has a wingspan of 71-80 centimetres

Background imageWingspan Collection: Alpine chough in flight C018 / 0854

Alpine chough in flight C018 / 0854
Alpine chough in flight. The Alpine, or yellow-billed, chough (Pyrrhocorax graculus) is a member of the crow family (Corvidae)

Background imageWingspan Collection: Black kite preparing to catch a fish C018 / 0873

Black kite preparing to catch a fish C018 / 0873
Black kite preparing to catch a fish. The black kite (Milvus migrans) is widely distributed through the temperate and tropical parts of Eurasia and parts of Australasia and Oceania

Background imageWingspan Collection: Griffon vulture in flight C018 / 1826

Griffon vulture in flight C018 / 1826
Griffon vulture in flight. Griffon vultures (Gyps fulvus) are scavenger birds with a wingspan of between 230 and 265 centimetres

Background imageWingspan Collection: Harris hawk in flight C014 / 1559

Harris hawk in flight C014 / 1559
Harris hawk in flight. The Harris hawk (Parabuteo unicinctus) is a medium-large bird of prey that breeds from the southwestern United States south to Chile and central Argentina

Background imageWingspan Collection: Osprey catching a fish C015 / 6902

Osprey catching a fish C015 / 6902
Osprey catching a fish. The osprey (Pandion haliaetus) is a fish-eating bird of prey, that is found on all continents except Antarctica

Background imageWingspan Collection: Osprey catching a fish C015 / 6900

Osprey catching a fish C015 / 6900
Osprey catching a fish. The osprey (Pandion haliaetus) is a fish-eating bird of prey, that is found on all continents except Antarctica

Background imageWingspan Collection: Osprey catching a fish C015 / 6901

Osprey catching a fish C015 / 6901
Osprey catching a fish. The osprey (Pandion haliaetus) is a fish-eating bird of prey, that is found on all continents except Antarctica

Background imageWingspan Collection: Osprey catching a fish C015 / 6899

Osprey catching a fish C015 / 6899
Osprey catching a fish. The osprey (Pandion haliaetus) is a fish-eating bird of prey, that is found on all continents except Antarctica

Background imageWingspan Collection: Osprey catching a fish C015 / 6898

Osprey catching a fish C015 / 6898
Osprey catching a fish. The osprey (Pandion haliaetus) is a fish-eating bird of prey, that is found on all continents except Antarctica

Background imageWingspan Collection: Osprey catching a fish C015 / 6896

Osprey catching a fish C015 / 6896
Osprey catching a fish. The osprey (Pandion haliaetus) is a fish-eating bird of prey, that is found on all continents except Antarctica

Background imageWingspan Collection: European bee-eater landing on a branch C014 / 3032

European bee-eater landing on a branch C014 / 3032
European bee-eater landing on a branch. The European bee-eater (Merops apiaster) is found in southern Europe and parts of northern Africa and western Asia

Background imageWingspan Collection: Sumatran hawk moth

Sumatran hawk moth. View of the upper side of a Sumatran hawk moth (Meganoton analis sumatranus). This species of moth is a subspecies of Meganoton analis

Background imageWingspan Collection: Brahmin moth

Brahmin moth. View of the upper side of a Brahmin moth (Brahmaea wallichii). This species of moth is found in the north of India, Myanmar, China, Taiwan and Japan. This specimen has a wingspan of 13cm




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"Wingspan: A Spectacular Display of Flight and Beauty" Witness the majestic wingspan of a Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) juvenile in flight, soaring gracefully through the Norwegian skies in November. Behold the Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica), its wings outstretched as it lands on Machias Seal Island, showcasing its adorable yet impressive wingspan. In a mid-air battle, two Jays (Garrulus glandarius) fiercely fight while another observes, their extended wings creating a mesmerizing scene against the backdrop of Norway. The Wandering albatross (Diomedea exulans) glides effortlessly over the vast South Atlantic ocean, its expansive wings carrying it with grace and elegance. Marvel at the grandeur of the Wandering Albatross (Diomedea exulans), a magnificent white bird with striking black feathers at the end of its wide-spanning wings. High above Torres del Paine National Park in Chilean Patagonia, an Andean condor (Vultur gryphus) soars majestically, displaying its immense wingspan that commands attention from all below. With incredible strength and agility, watch as a Female Harpy Eagle (Harpia harpyja) takes flight, her powerful wings unfurling to reveal her awe-inspiring size and beauty. Prepare to be amazed by the Red-tailed hawk's (Buteo jamaicensis) takeoff at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge; witness how this raptor's broad wings enable it to soar effortlessly into the sky. Delicate yet resilient, an Apollo butterfly (Parnassius apollo) delicately nectars on a flower in North Tyrol, Austria - showcasing nature's intricate design within its enchanting wing span.