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Booted Eagle
Dwergarend · Hieraaetus pennatus
A compact, agile eagle no bigger than a buzzard, occurring in distinct pale and dark colour forms. It hunts with fast stooping dives onto birds, lizards and small mammals. Twin pale spots on the shoulders, the so-called landing lights, help pick it out from below.
Log your Booted Eagle sighting — free →How to identify it
Small eagle the size of a buzzard, showing white 'landing light' spots where the wings meet the body; comes in pale and dark forms.
Where to see it in Kruger
An uncommon non-breeding visitor to open and wooded country, usually seen soaring overhead.
Did you know
Despite being one of the smallest eagles, it dives at amazing speed to snatch birds and lizards.
Often confused with
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