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Martial Eagle (juvenile)

Polemaetus bellicosus

Photo by MudWiggle
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Field Notes

Description:

Large eagle 40-50cm tall, White chest and legs, freckled head, large wings, dark colour with lighter accents. Seems to be a small crest on the top of his head.

Habitat:

Seen in large tree in open woodland overlooking grasslands in Tarangire.

Notes:

I think this is a young or Martial Eagle...but not sure.
Thank you Armadeus for confirmation!

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Species ID Suggestions

Martial Eagle (juvenile)

Polemaetus bellicosus

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Liana
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Comments (4)
Liana
You're welcome!!! Thank you for sharing all of your wonderful spottings!
Liana
Which, according to the IUCN redlist, are classified as Vulnerable: http://www.iucnredlist.org/search
Liana
i agree and am confident enough to Suggest the ID. I reckon this might be a juvenile Martial Eagle! Reference: http://www.pbase.com/image/100891952 Reference: http://faculty.fiu.edu/~larkinsg/nature_gallery_31.htm

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PublishedOctober 2, 2015

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