About the Wahlberg's Eagle
Wahlberg's eagle is a bird of prey that is native to sub-Saharan Africa, where it is a seasonal migrant in the woodlands and savannas. It is named after the Swedish naturalist Johan August Wahlberg. Like all eagles, it belongs to the family Accipitridae.
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Wahlberg's eagle is a medium-sized raptor, and the sexes are similar. It is about 53–61 cm (21–24 in) in length with a wingspan of 130–146 cm (51–57 in) and a body mass of 437–845 g (15.4–29.8 oz) for males and 670–1,400 g (24–49 oz) for females on average. The head has a small crest, and the legs are yellow. The plumage tone is variable but may be dark brown except for dark-streaked grey undersides to the flight feathers, and a barred grey undertail. Light and dark plumage phases occur.
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Where the Wahlberg's Eagle lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Eritrea, Mauritania, Somalia.
When to see the Wahlberg's Eagle
Peak activity in November · a winter visitor species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Little EagleHieraaetus morphnoidesThe little eagle is a medium-sized bird of prey, measuring 45–55 cm (17–21.5 inches) in length and weighing 815 g (1.8 lb), roughly the size of a peregrine falcon.
Ayres's Hawk-EagleHieraaetus ayresiiThe adult male has blackish upper parts that are mottled with white and usually has a white forehead and supercilium.
Pygmy EagleHieraaetus weiskeiThe pygmy eagle shares many characteristics with its counterpart the little eagle.
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