Wahlberg's Eagle

Description:

The Wahlberg's Eagle (Aquila wahlbergi) is a bird of prey. It is about 53–61 cm (21–24 in) in length with a wingspan of 130–146 cm (51–58 in) and a body mass of 437–845 g (15.25–29.5 oz) for males and around 940–1248 g (2.07–2.75 lb) for females on average. Like all eagles, it belongs to the family Accipitridae.

Habitat:

Wahlberg's Eagle breeds in most of Africa south of the Sahara. It is a bird of woodland, often near water. It builds a stick nest in the fork of a tree or the crown of a palm tree. The clutch is one or two eggs.

Notes:

Was very fortunate today to spot this beauty. Sitting in a tree, at the corner of our street.