Description:
The Bateleur (Terathopius ecaudatus) is a medium-sized eagle in the bird family Accipitridae, common in the open savanna country in Sub-Saharan Africa. It nests in trees, laying a single egg which is incubated by the female for 42 to 43 days, with a further 90 to 125 days until fledging. Bateleurs pair for life and will use the same nest for a number of years. The eagle hunts over a territory of 250 square miles a day. The prey of this raptor is mostly birds, including pigeons and sand grouse, and also small mammals. 08/03/09. Gauteng, South Africa..
Credits:
James - (South Africa) Oertel/Majority World
Description:
The Bateleur (Terathopius ecaudatus) is a medium-sized eagle in the bird family Accipitridae, common in the open savanna country in Sub-Saharan Africa. It nests in trees, laying a single egg which is incubated by the female for 42 to 43 days, with a further 90 to 125 days until fledging. Bateleurs pair for life and will use the same nest for a number of years. The eagle hunts over a territory of 250 square miles a day. The prey of this raptor is mostly birds, including pigeons and sand grouse, and also small mammals. 08/03/09. Gauteng, South Africa..
Date Created:
0000-00-00 00:00:00
Author:
James Oertel
Country:
South Africa
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www.majorityworld.com
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The Bateleur (Terathopius ecaudatus) is a medium-sized eagle in the bird family Accipitridae, common in the open savanna country in Sub-Saharan Africa. It nests in trees, laying a single egg which is incubated by the female for 42 to 43 days, with a furth