We all know the eagle as the most ferocious and majestic of all birds. Many mythologies and folklore revolve around the eagle, and in most cultures, it is treated with great respect. Eagle figures appear in emblems across countries like the USA and Finland. This king of birds stands in stark contrast to the crow, often considered a nuisance in many cultures. However, crows are also known as fearless defenders, and this incident is all the proof you need.
Phoo Chan is a talented bird photographer based in California, with his work even being featured in National Geographic. With a keen eye for unique and rare moments, Chan captured an incredible photograph of a crow landing on and enjoying a ride atop a bald eagle in mid-flight. Chan explains that crows are known for aggressively harassing raptors larger than themselves when these raptors enter crow territories.
Intruding raptors generally retreat without causing any trouble. But in this instance, the crow didn’t harass the bald eagle. Instead, it decided to land on the eagle’s back and went for a free scenic ride. What a showoff, right? The eagle didn’t seem to mind the crow’s presence and was more than happy to oblige.
Even with the two birds so close, the eagle didn’t seem to mind the crow invading its space. The photos show the crow riding on the bald eagle like it owned it. Maybe the crow was trying to say the eagle isn’t the king of the birds anymore.
Despite these pictures seeming unique and unusual, this isn’t the first time an extraordinary and rare scene like this has been captured on camera.
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