Bateleur (Berghaan)

Terathopius ecaudatus (146)

Zulu name: iNgqungqulu

Other names: -

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Bateleur Canon 40D 400mm focal length
February 2010 Kruger National Park, Limpopo Adult male
Bateleur Canon 40D 400mm focal length
February 2010 Kruger National Park, Mpumulanga Adult male in flight
Bateleur Canon 40D 400mm focal length
August 2008 Gorongosa, Mozambique Immature female in flight

Experiences with species

These Eagles are only common in Game Parks in South Africa. The male shows a broad dark band in flight, the female a narrow dark band. The juveniles have longer tails and are mostly brown.