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05-NOV-2013 Dick Keely

Crowned Hawk-Eagle (Stephanoaetus coronatus) Immature

Linyanti Marsh, Chobe, Botswana

Also know as the Crowned Eagle or African Crowned Eagle it is a large bird of prey found in sub-Saharan Africa.
In Southern Africa it is restricted to eastern areas.
Its preferred habitats are principally riparian woodlands and various forests.
At least 90 per cent of the diet is mammals, the usual prey taken by populations shows pronounced regional differences.
Throughout its range the principal prey items are small ungulates (such as duikers, chevrotains), rock hyrax and small primates such as monkeys.
Reference: Wikipedia.


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woody3425-Jan-2014 01:51
Wonderful angle to show the wing span and sleekness of the body while in flight.V
m.caroll24-Jan-2014 23:29
Amazing shot v
tinkerb24-Jan-2014 22:50
I hate to think how big a fully grown one is! Excellent capture very sharp.
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