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When to see Tawny Eagle in Pilanesberg National Park
Tawny Eagle are most active during the day (06:00 to 18:00).
This is Tawny 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 Tawny Eagle in Pilanesberg National Park: best roads
Drive
Moruleng, Thlware and Dithabaneng run through mixed bushveld and open grassland: good country for Tawny Eagle.
- Moruleng3.9 km · mixed bushveld
- Thlware2.6 km · mixed bushveld
- Dithabaneng12.5 km · mixed bushveld and open grassland
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About the Tawny Eagle
The tawny eagle is a large African raptor of open savanna, grassland and semi-arid habitats. Its plumage varies from pale sandy-brown to darker brown, making individual birds highly variable in appearance. It is an opportunistic predator and scavenger, feeding on small mammals, birds, reptiles, insects and carrion. Tawny eagles often soar for long periods while searching for prey and may also take advantage of food remains left by larger predators.
How to identify the Tawny Eagle
Large brown eagle with broad wings and a relatively short tail. Adults are generally tawny to dark brown with a paler head and upper breast, while plumage varies considerably with age and region.
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