An immature Martial Eagle is easily identified by the pale breast plumage which will take several years before the distinctive adult plumage develops

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An immature Martial eagle is easily identified by the pale breast plumage which will take several years before the distinctive adult plumage develops, though the small crest is already obvious.

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Size: 6000px × 3984px
Location: Katavi National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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