Tawny eagle Tawny eagle (Aquila rapax, aigle ravisseur) Tanzania, Ngorongoro crater & Conservancy Area, March 2013.
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Bateleur eagle, in flight
The bateleur eagle is very easy to spot in flight, even for the amateur ornithologist. First, it does not have a tail (Look! The legs are actually longer than the tail). Since this appendage is usually needed for steering, the bateleur compensates with very flexible wing tips. This combination is nearly unique within raptors. Second,…
Bateleur Eagles, in flight
Botswana, May 2010.
Bateleur Eagles from Botswana
The bateleurs are very beautiful eagles that are quite common in Botswana. As you can see on the photos, they are quite recognizable from the red color of their head and their feet in striking opposition to the black feathers (at least for the adults). Not easily frightened, they are relatively easy to approach and…