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- Hieraaetus spilogaster
Identification
Distribution
Taxonomy
Habitat
This bird prefers acacia scrub in rocky areas at low to medium elevations. As with the individual pictured above they favour wooded water-courses in such areas.
Behaviour
Diet
Feeds on mammals such as the African Hare along with gamebirds eg guineafowl or francolins.
Breeding
Nests in trees or on cliffs and tends to perch conspicuously in trees.