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When to see Lesser Spotted Eagle in Pilanesberg National Park
Lesser Spotted Eagle are most active during the day (06:00 to 18:00).
This is Lesser Spotted 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 Lesser Spotted Eagle in Pilanesberg National Park: best roads
Drive
Moruleng, Thlware and Dithabaneng run through mixed bushveld and open grassland: good country for Lesser Spotted Eagle.
- Moruleng3.9 km · mixed bushveld
- Thlware2.6 km · mixed bushveld
- Dithabaneng12.5 km · mixed bushveld and open grassland
Picked from habitat, not from sightings. opspoor shows where Lesser Spotted Eagle have actually been seen recently.
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.
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