Wahlberg's Eagle (Bruinarend)

Aquila wahlbergi (135)

Zulu name: -

Other names: -

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Wahlberg's Eagle Canon 50D 400mm focal length 1/640 sec exposure F8 ISO 320
February 2010 Kruger National Park, Mpumulanga Adult
Wahlberg's Eagle Canon 40D 250mm focal length 1/60 sec exposure F8 ISO 400
December 2008 Kruger Park Adult

Experiences with species

This is a smaller Eagle, normally it shows a small crest. There is also a pale form which we saw in Bonamanzi, however the plumage does vary quite widely, creating several identification issues!