This image provides a close-up view of the head of a short-toed snake eagle, with a specific focus on its eye during a blink. Captured with a telephoto lens, the details of the eagle's head are vividly clear, especially the moment when the inner eyelid (nictitating membrane) is sweeping across the eye. The eye itself, a key feature of the bird’s sharp vision, remains the central focus, with the inner eyelid partially transparent as it blinks. The surrounding details, such as the eagle’s sharp beak and finely textured feathers, add to the overall sharpness and precision of the portrait. The background is blurred, keeping all attention on the eagle’s eye and its fascinating blinking mechanism. For most birds, including the short-toed snake eagle, keen eyesight is crucial for survival, and this image highlights the bird’s natural adaptation—the nictitating membrane. This extra eyelid serves to protect the eye from dust, wind, and other potential hazards, while maintaining moisture and clarity. The nictitating membrane moves horizontally across the cornea, a feature unique to birds and an essential part of their visual prowess.
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