Tawny Eagle
Aquila rapax
Points
20
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: VulnerableUncommon to spot
birds • Accipitridae
Tawny Eagle.
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Aquila rapax
Category
birds
Family
Accipitridae
Size
Body mass: approximately 2.24 kg (EltonTraits).
Points
20 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding tawny eagle in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: ground foraging 100%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: endothermic vertebrates 50%; ectothermic vertebrates 20%; invertebrates 10%; fish 10%; carrion 10%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
South Africa
Namibia
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
1500 verified species across ten Southern African countries. Spotted an error? Tell us through community guidelines.