Monday, October 13, 2014

LONG-CRESTED EAGLE


257               LONG-CRESTED EAGLE                   Lophaetus occiptalis

South Africa        (19)

52-58 cm, 810-1300 g; wingspan 1.1-1.3 m. Range down the eastern side of southern Africa. Found in mature woodlands, plantations and along forest edges, especially near water. Lives in pairs but often found perched individually.

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