The most threatened eagle species in South Africa due to their habit of eating carrion. Poisoned carcasses put out by farmers as bait for other problem animals are often eaten with fatal consequences. Have declined from 80% of their former range in South Africa, but also occur throughout Africa south of the Sahara. Name derived from French word meaning tight rope walker because of their distinctive 'wobbly' flight caused by their specialised wingshape and unusually short tails, both adaptations for gliding.
Image Number: APN123698

APN123698

Title: Bateleur Eagle (Terathopius ecaudatus) Description: The most threatened eagle species in South Africa due to their habit of eating carrion. Poisoned carcasses put out by farmers as bait for other problem animals are often eaten with fatal consequences. Have declined from 80% of their former range in South Africa, but also occur throughout Africa south of the Sahara. Name derived from French word meaning tight rope walker because of their distinctive 'wobbly' flight caused by their specialised wingshape and unusually short tails, both adaptations for gliding. Date Created: 19-04-2005 Creator: Lorna Stanton Credit Notice: Lorna Stanton / Africa Imagery / african.pictures Pixel Dimensions X: 2376 Pixel Dimensions Y: 3543 Keywords: Rights usage terms: Restrictions:  This image does NOT have all model and property releases. Additional clearance may be required for non-editorial use and for use in association with socially sensitive subject matter