Bateleur - Terathopius ecaudatus

Length 1.8-2.3 ft (55.9-71.1 cm)
Wingspan 6.1 ft (186.0 cm)
Weight 4.4-5.9 lb (2-2.66 g)
Clutch Size 1
Chicks at birth Altricial
IUCN Conservation Status Near Threatened
Continents:AF
     

The Bateleur is a medium-sized eagle that is found in sub-Saharan Africa. They hunt over a large range (250 square miles) for pigeons, sandgrouse, small mammals and will also eat carrion.

Adult
Picture/image of Bateleur
Picture by Geanie Loken
05/02/2013 - Botswana
Picture by Geanie Loken
05/02/2013 - Botswana
Picture/image of Bateleur
Picture by Geanie Loken
05/02/2013 - Botswana
Picture by Geanie Loken
05/02/2013 - Botswana

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