Lesser Spotted Eagle (Gevlekte Arend)

Aquila pomarina (134)

Zulu name: -

Other names: -

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Lesser Spotted Eagle Canon 50D 400mm focal length 1/800 sec exposure F8 ISO 320
February 2010 Kruger National Park, Mpumulanga Sub adult
Lesser Spotted Eagle Canon 50D 400mm focal length 1/800 sec exposure F8 ISO 320
February 2010 Kruger National Park, Mpumulanga Adult
Lesser Spotted Eagle Canon 40D 400mm focal length 1/3200 sec exposure F6.3 ISO 400
February 2008 Mapungubwe Adult-flight

Experiences with species

These were abundant in Mapungubwe, preying on large flocks of Quelea. Their "stovepipe" leggings distinguish them from the larger Tawny Eagle.