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Wahlberg’s Eagle
Hieraaetus wahlbergi
Wahlberg's Eagle (Hieraaetus wahlbergi) — Birds of Prey of Africa.
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The Wahlberg’s Eagle (Hieraaetus wahlbergi) is a member of the Accipitridae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 640 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Accipitriformes
- Family Accipitridae Kites, Hawks, Eagles
- Genus Hieraaetus
- Species wahlbergi
Quick facts
- Weight
- 640 g
- Diet
- Vertebrate hunters
- Family
- Accipitridae
- Order
- Accipitriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Wahlberg’s Eagle preys mainly on other vertebrates.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open scrub and shrubland, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Wahlberg’s Eagle is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Wahlberg’s Eagle (Hieraaetus wahlbergi) belongs to the Accipitridae family of the order Accipitriformes. It is found across Africa. Its distribution covers AF widespread.
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 640 g, with a wing length of about 41.4 cm and a tail of around 21.7 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 9.6 million km².
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Wahlberg’s Eagle?
The Wahlberg’s Eagle is a large bird that weighs around 640 g.
Where does the Wahlberg’s Eagle live?
The Wahlberg’s Eagle is found across Africa with a range covering AF widespread, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Wahlberg’s Eagle belong to?
The Wahlberg’s Eagle (Hieraaetus wahlbergi) belongs to the Accipitridae family, in the order Accipitriformes.
What does the Wahlberg’s Eagle eat?
The Wahlberg’s Eagle preys mainly on other vertebrates.
Does the Wahlberg’s Eagle migrate?
The Wahlberg’s Eagle is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Wahlberg’s Eagle endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
How large is the Wahlberg’s Eagle's range?
The Wahlberg’s Eagle has a mapped global range of about 9.6 million km².
Conservation
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