Bateleur des savanes

Bateleur des savanes

Terathopius ecaudatus

Endangered
Envergure
100,1 cm
Poids
2400,0 g
Famille
Accipitridae
Ordre
Accipitriformes

À propos

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
Envergure 100,1 cm 39.4 in
Poids 2400,0 g 84.66 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 52-59 days. Fledging: 93-194 days.

Taille de la couvée

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Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles)
Famille Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites)
Genus Terathopius
Espèces 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

Bateleur des savanes has been recorded in 5 countries.

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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux questions

Is the Bateleur des savanes endangered?
The Bateleur des savanes has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Bateleur des savanes nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 52-59 days. Fledging: 93-194 days.
How big is the Bateleur des savanes?
The Bateleur des savanes has a wingspan of 100.1 cm, weight of 2400.0 g.
What order and family does the Bateleur des savanes belong to?
The Bateleur des savanes (Terathopius ecaudatus) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.

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