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Martial Eagle
jmorlan

Martial Eagle (Polemaetus bellicosus)

Africa's largest raptor, it is unique being the only member of the genus "Polemaetus." This adult looks similar to the adult Black-chested Snake-Eagle but Martial is much larger and has spotted underparts. Martial Eagle has always been scarce but it has declined seriously in recent years largely because of wanton persecution by ranchers who believe it is a threat to livestock. The IUCN has upgraded its status from "Near threatened" to "Endangered."
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Location
Near Emanya Game Lodge, Etosha NP, Oshikoto, Namibia.
Date taken
28 July 2023.
Scientific name
Polemaetus bellicosus
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Category
Africa
Added by
jmorlan
Date added
View count
301
Comment count
4

Image metadata

Device
Canon Canon PowerShot SX70 HS
Aperture
ƒ/6.5
Focal length
247.0 mm
Exposure time
1/400 second(s)
ISO
100
Filename
MartialEagleIMG_1499.jpg
File size
359.7 KB
Date taken
Fri, 28 July 2023 8:34 AM
Dimensions
1024px x 1327px

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