Sword hilt for ID

Atlantia · 21st August 2012, 10:58 PM

OK, here's how I see this.
It's not an Eagle to me.
Also, the Toucan idea (and I know it wasn't a firm suggestion for this bird, but more an indication of a similar beak type) isn't as far out there as it might appear. The 'anatomical features' of the bird in the hilt are far closer to a Toucan than an Eagle.
But how about this

What I SEE here is a bird which has a long neck and a large curved beak similar to but smaller than that of a Toucan or Hornbill.

Eagle headed hilts aren't usually shown with the eagles 'neck' being full hilt/grip length.
Now I know there are exceptions of course (as below). But in my limited experience they tend to still be somehow in proportion and recognisable as an Eagle.

21st August 2012, 10:58 PM	#29
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	OK, here's how I see this. It's not an Eagle to me. Also, the Toucan idea (and I know it wasn't a firm suggestion for this bird, but more an indication of a similar beak type) isn't as far out there as it might appear. The 'anatomical features' of the bird in the hilt are far closer to a Toucan than an Eagle. But how about this What I SEE here is a bird which has a long neck and a large curved beak similar to but smaller than that of a Toucan or Hornbill. Eagle headed hilts aren't usually shown with the eagles 'neck' being full hilt/grip length. Now I know there are exceptions of course (as below). But in my limited experience they tend to still be somehow in proportion and recognisable as an Eagle. Attached Images Last edited by Atlantia; 22nd August 2012 at 12:00 AM.