‘Steve & Sophie’ Size: Length 53-61cm Wingspan 130-146cm Status: Common and widespread. 100,000 pairs. Habitat: Wooded savannah and tree-lined rivers in Africa Reproduction: 1-2 eggs. August-October. 44-46 day incubation. Diet: Reptiles, mammals and birds. Some amphibians.

Raptor Facts

This is one of the Eagles that has different colours or “morphs” within the same species, varying from dark brown to a light cream colour. Wahlbergs Eagles will often take young birds out of nests (herons and Egrets) by working as a pair. One bird dives in to scare the parents, whilst the other follows to snatch the young! Another favoured way of getting food is to hunt alongside grass fires. As animals flee the flames, the Eagle catches them.