águila volatinera
Terathopius ecaudatus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="terathopius-ecaudatus"></birdfyi-bird>The águila volatinera (Terathopius ecaudatus) is a bird species in the family Accipitridae (águilas, gavilanes y milanos), within the order Accipitriformes (águilas y gavilanes). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 100.1 cm and a weight of 2.4 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.
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The Bateleur is an Endangered eagle of the family Accipitridae found in open savanna and woodland across sub-Saharan Africa. Weighing about 2,400g with an impressive wingspan of 100.1cm, it is distinguished by its extremely short tail and vivid red facial skin and bill. It soars for hours over vast distances, feeding primarily on carrion and occasionally taking live prey.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 100,1 cm | 39.4 in |
| Peso | 2400,0 g | 84.66 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 52-59 days. Fledging: 93-194 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
1
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Accipitriformes (Águilas y Gavilanes) |
| Familia | Accipitridae (Águilas, Gavilanes y Milanos) |
| Genus | Terathopius |
| Especies | Terathopius ecaudatus |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | بهلوان |
| Chinese | 短尾雕 |
| French | Bateleur des savanes |
| German | Gaukler |
| Indonesian | Bateleur |
| Japanese | ダルマワシ |
| Korean | 달마수리 |
| Portuguese | Águia-sem-rabo |
| Russian | Орёл-скоморох |
| Spanish | águila volatinera |
| Vietnamese | Đại bàng Bateleur |
Distribution
águila volatinera has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Accipitridae family