Martial Eagle (Breëkoparend)

Polemaetus bellicosus (140)

Zulu name: isiHuhwa

Other names: -

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Martial Eagle Canon 50D 400mm focal length 1/1000 sec exposure F8 ISO 800
February 2010 Kruger National Park, Limpopo Adult
Martial Eagle Canon 40D 400mm focal length
December 2008 Kruger Park Sub adult
Martial Eagle Minolta Maxxum 5 300mm focal length
March 2004 Kruger Park Adult
Martial Eagle Minolta Maxxum 5D 300mm focal length
November 2006 Kruger Park Juvenile

Experiences with species

These are one of my favourite birds, often seen in the Kruger Park. They are capable of taking fairly large prey.