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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!

Species ID Suggestions

Martial Eagle (juvenile)

Polemaetus bellicosus

Comments (4)

You're welcome!!! Thank you for sharing all of your wonderful spottings!
Which, according to the IUCN redlist, are classified as Vulnerable: http://www.iucnredlist.org/search
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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