A sub-adult Bateleur Eagle sunns itself after drinking from the Katuma river. These distinctive short tailed eagles are expert hunters of reptiles
A sub-adult Bateleur Eagle sunns itself after drinking from the Katuma river. These distinctive stocky short tailed eagles are expert hunters of snakes and reptiles as well as seeking carrion.
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Location: Katavi National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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