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Birds of Prey

Martial Eagle

Polemaetus bellicosus

• legendary
• 80 km/h
• Endangered

Africa's largest eagle. Eyesight sharp enough to spot prey from miles up. *Bellicosus* means warlike, and it earned that.

Population

Small and declining; likely low thousands of mature individuals

Habitat

Open savanna, wooded grassland, and thornbush

Fun fact

Its exceptional eyesight lets it detect prey while soaring high above the savanna.

Range

Sub-Saharan Africa

Diet

Medium-sized mammals, birds, and reptiles

Size

0.87 m

Wingspan

2.1 m

Lifespan

25 years