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When to see Bateleur Eagle in Kruger National Park
Bateleur Eagle are most active during the day (06:00 to 18:00).
This is Bateleur Eagle's general behavior. Once enough sightings are logged in Kruger National Park, this page also shows when they're actually seen here.
Where to look for Bateleur Eagle in Kruger National Park: best roads
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H9 Phalaborwa-Letaba Road, S131 and S144 Old Main Road run through mopane woodland: good country for Bateleur Eagle.
- H9 Phalaborwa-Letaba Road50.8 km · mopane woodland
- S13147.9 km · mopane woodland
- S144 Old Main Road33.3 km · mopane woodland
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About the Bateleur Eagle
The bateleur eagle is a distinctive medium-sized African eagle recognised by its short tail, broad wings, upright posture and striking black, white and chestnut plumage. It occurs mainly in open woodland and savanna and spends much of its time soaring while searching for prey. It is an opportunistic predator and scavenger, feeding on reptiles, birds, small mammals, carrion and occasionally insects. Bateleurs are powerful fliers and can travel considerable distances while foraging.
How to identify the Bateleur Eagle
Distinctive medium-sized eagle with very broad wings, a short tail and an upright posture in flight. Adults have a black body, chestnut-brown back and shoulders, white lower back and a bare red face and legs.
Other species to look for in Kruger National Park
Other parks where you can see Bateleur Eagle
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