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Tawny Eagle

Aquila rapax

Photo by Ralf Slag
Published on Project Noah
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Description:

This is a large eagle although it is one of the smaller species in the Aquila genus. It is 60–75 cm (24–30 in) in length and has a wingspan of 159–190 cm (63–75 in). Weight can range from 1.6 to 3 kg (3.5 to 6.6 lb).

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Maria dB
nice spotting! You could add this to the mission Birds of sub-Saharan Africa.

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PublishedFebruary 20, 2012

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