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Terathopius ecaudatus
The Bateleur eagle takes its name from the French word for tight-rope walker, due to the bird’s habit of rocking from side to side in flight. The adults are colourful, with a blackish-blue, chesnut, grey and white plumage, and red bill, facial skin and legs. The tail is short. Wingspan up to 175 cm.
Savanna. Distribution: Sub-Saharan Africa and south-west Arabia. Spotted here in the Masai Mara.
Placed in the Near-Threatened IUCN Red List Category due to loss of habitat, pesticide poisoning, and capture for international trade. See the appearance of the bird on the shots where it fluffs itself up: this has earned it the nicknames of Conifer or Pine eagle.
Spotted on Aug 29, 2011
Submitted on Sep 11, 2011
62 Comments (1–25)
Photo No. 1: is a beautiful photo....
Thank you Zlatan and everyone else!
a real beauty, this one!
Great shot!
Amazing series Daniele!
Thanks Manuljie Hikkaduwa!
Thanks Mona, Rieko and Christine!
Wow, beautiful bird and amazing photos!
I agree with Mona. It is stunning and beautiful spotting.
Stunning eagle and very cool name.. :)
Thanks Joshua! What's nice about the bateleur is that it's colourful for an eagle.
This is one of the most awesomely epic birds I have ever seen. How have I not heard about this raptor? Also, great pictures Daniele.
Thank you Reza!
Beautiful !
Thanks zapabio, Azura and Fyn.K!
Great spotting! Love the forth picture!!!
wow Nice spotting
wow!!! great spot!!
Thank you Hunter!
Wow, you have some truly incredible spottings!
Thanks East End aka Lorelei!
Amazing spotting Daniele! Beautiful photos of a beautiful bird.
Thanks you williefromwi! And Welcome to Project Noah.
Fantastic capture and valuable insight on this magnificent bird of prey
Thanks Hans.New!