Wahlberg's Eagle
A species of Lesser True Eagles Scientific name : Hieraaetus wahlbergi Genus : Lesser True Eagles
Wahlberg's Eagle, A species of Lesser True Eagles
Botanical name: Hieraaetus wahlbergi
Genus: Lesser True Eagles
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Description
Wahlberg's eagle is a medium-sized raptor, and the sexes are similar. It is about 53–61 cm (21–24 in) in length with a wingspan of 130–146 cm (51–57.5 in) and a body mass of 437–845 g (15.4–29.8 oz) for males and 670–1,400 g (1.48–3.09 lb) for females on average. The head has a small crest, and the legs are yellow. The plumage tone is variable but may be dark brown except for dark-streaked grey undersides to the flight feathers, and a barred grey undertail. Light and dark plumage phases occur. A pale variant may be much lighter brown with whitish, rather than grey undertail and flight feather undersides. While the large brown eagles are generally a tricky group to identify, Wahlberg's eagle have some distinctive features. A small, pointed crest is usually visible. The gape only extends at maximum to the middle of the eye, whereas in lesser spotted eagle, it extends to the back of the eye. Round nostrils are not present in either tawny eagles or steppe eagles, but the two spotted eagles also have round nostrils. In flight, this species is very cross-shaped, with long, evenly wide wings, a slim body, and a narrow, square-ended tail. The wings are held very flat. 
Size
61 cm
Life Expectancy
12 years
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Wahlberg's Eagle primarily consumes reptiles (e.g., lizards, snakes), various birds (from larks to guineafowl), and small mammals like hares. Wahlberg's Eagle also eats amphibians and insects, often hunting near fires. Wahlberg's Eagle hunts from perches or by soaring, sometimes works in pairs, and can pirate food from other raptors.
Habitat
Wahlberg's Eagle typically inhabits woodland and tree savanna regions, while generally avoiding deserts and dense forests. It favors areas where forests are nearby, including cultivated landscapes and thornbush territories. Wahlberg's Eagle is not commonly found in montane zones but can be locally present in elevated terrains up to 2800 meters, especially within broader geographical regions such as sub-Saharan Africa. The species is usually observed from sea level up to 1800 meters in altitude.
Dite type
Carnivorous
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Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Behavior
Wahlberg's eagle hunts reptiles, small mammals, and birds. The call is a whistled kleeah-kleeah-kleeah, while perched. Wahlberg's eagle breeds in most of Africa south of the Sahara. It is a bird of woodland, often near water. It builds a stick nest in the fork of a tree or the crown of a palm tree. The clutch is one or two eggs.
Distribution Area
In 2004, it was recorded in Virunga National Park.
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
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