African Hawk Eagle

Bird

African Hawk Eagle Sightings in Kruger National Park

Aquila spilogaster

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About the African Hawk Eagle

The African hawk-eagle is a medium-sized African raptor associated with woodland and savanna. It has contrasting black, white and chestnut plumage, with dark upperparts and a predominantly pale underside marked with dark streaking. It hunts mainly from perches or while flying through woodland, taking birds, small mammals, reptiles and other small prey. It is generally solitary or found in pairs and is an agile hunter capable of pursuing prey through trees.

How to identify the African Hawk Eagle

Medium-sized eagle with broad wings, a relatively long tail and powerful legs. Adults have dark brown upperparts, white underparts heavily marked with dark barring and streaking, and a distinctive black-and-white head pattern.

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