Martial eagle
'Polemaetus bellicosus'
Swahili: Tai ngwilizi
Best parks to see it: Widespread
A large and impressive crested eagle that lives preferably in open dry country and in low to medium elevations. It can be frequently seen perching on dead trees. When flying it soars high and dives to catch big birds or medium-sized mammals.
Martial eagle in Samburu National Reserve. J.Y./Kenyalogy.com
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