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Tawny Eagle
Roofarend · Aquila rapax
A large brown eagle that comes in many shades, from pale sandy-tan to dark chocolate. It's a clever opportunist that hunts, scavenges and even steals food from other birds. With fully feathered legs and a fierce stare, it often perches on dead trees watching for an easy meal, then bullies smaller raptors off their catch.
Log your Tawny Eagle sighting — free →How to identify it
An all-tawny-brown eagle with feathered legs and a yellow gape that reaches back only to the middle of the eye.
Where to see it in Kruger
Open savanna and woodland park-wide, frequently perched on bare branches or fence posts scanning the ground.
Did you know
It's a sneaky food-thief, often chasing other birds until they drop their meal so it can grab it.
Often confused with
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