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When to see Crowned Eagle in Pilanesberg National Park
Crowned Eagle are most active during the day (06:00 to 18:00).
This is Crowned Eagle's general behavior. Once enough sightings are logged in Pilanesberg National Park, this page also shows when they're actually seen here.
Where to look for Crowned Eagle in Pilanesberg National Park: best roads
Drive
Moruleng, Thlware and Dithabaneng run through mixed bushveld: good country for Crowned Eagle.
- Moruleng3.9 km · mixed bushveld
- Thlware2.6 km · mixed bushveld
- Dithabaneng12.5 km · mixed bushveld
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About the Crowned Eagle
The crowned eagle is a powerful forest and woodland raptor of sub-Saharan Africa, recognised by its broad wings, long tail, prominent crest and striking dark-and-white plumage. It is a highly capable predator that specialises in hunting mammals, particularly monkeys and small antelope, but also takes birds and other prey. It hunts mainly from concealed perches within woodland or forest and uses its powerful talons to subdue prey. It is generally territorial and is usually encountered singly or in pairs.
How to identify the Crowned Eagle
Large, powerful forest eagle with broad rounded wings, a long tail and a prominent crest. Adults are dark brown above with finely barred white underparts and distinctive black-and-white facial markings.
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