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The martial eagle (Polemaetus bellicosus) is a large eagle native to sub-Saharan Africa. It is the only member of the genus Polemaetus. A species of the booted eagle subfamily , it has feathers over its tarsus.
Martial eagle, (Polemaetus bellicosus), large, long-winged eagle inhabiting dry grassland, scrubland, and scattered woodland habitats of sub-Saharan Africa. The martial eagle is one of the largest birds of prey in the world, and, with a length reaching up to 96 cm (37 inches) long and a weight up.
The Martial eagle (Polemaetus bellicosus) is a large eagle native to sub-Saharan Africa. It is one of the most persecuted bird species in the world.
Martial eagles are beasts of the bird world, often reaching weights in excess of 6kg, and are contenders for the world’s heaviest eagle, perhaps only slightly behind the Stellar’s Sea Eagle, the Harpy Eagle and the Philippine Eagle.
A massive eagle with a short but prominent crest. The adult is uniformly brown on the head, back, and chest, with a pale belly covered in brown blotches. In flight the underwings are brown. Either solitary or in pairs, it inhabits woodland, plains, and semi-desert, where it hunts for vertebrates.
14 incredible facts about the martial eagle, Africa's largest eagle. These hunters will swoop down on venomous snakes and jackals!
The Martial Eagle is a large bird of prey and it is also quite stunning. It soars through the skies on broad, dark wings. The adults' head, throat and upper breast are a dark, chocolate brown.
The Martial Eagle (Polemaetus bellicosus), a formidable raptor, reigns over the sub-Saharan skies. This solitary species, the sole member of its genus, is distinguished by its impressive size and power.
Martial Eagles live in grassland, wooded savanna, and riparian forest throughout sub-Saharan Africa. They are the largest eagles on the continent and eat a range of prey, from guineafowl to servals.
With a wingspan of over two metres and measuring 78-86 cm in length, the Martial Eagle is Africa’s largest eagle. They have a large head, stout bill, short crest, and long broad but pointed wings.
