The distinctive colouration of a juvenile Matial Eagle is very different from an adult. The largest wingspan of an African Eagle


The distinctive colouration of a juvenile Matial Eagle is very different from an adult. The largest wingspan of an African Eagle and its powerful talong and build means it can subdue large prey such as primates and juvenile antelopes.


Size: 4200px × 3000px
Location: Katavi National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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