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About the Lesser Spotted Eagle
The lesser spotted eagle is a medium-sized migratory raptor that breeds across parts of Europe and Asia and spends the non-breeding season in Africa. It has predominantly brown plumage, broad wings and a relatively short tail, with considerable variation between individuals. In Africa it is mainly associated with open woodland, grassland and savanna and feeds opportunistically on small mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, insects and carrion. It is a strong soaring bird and may travel thousands of kilometres during migration.
How to identify the Lesser Spotted Eagle
Medium-sized eagle with broad wings and a relatively short tail. Adults are generally dark brown with a paler head and underparts, while juveniles are more heavily streaked and mottled. The wings show a characteristic pale area at the base of the flight feathers.
Recent Lesser Spotted Eagle sightings in Pilanesberg National Park
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