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A bateleur (Terathopius ecaudatus), endangered eagle. Tarangire National Park, Manyara Region, Tanzania, East Africa.

A bateleur (Terathopius ecaudatus), endangered eagle. Tarangire National Park, Manyara Region, Tanzania, East Africa. The bateleur (the only member of its genus Terathopius) is a medium-sized eagle in the family Accipitridae. The national emblem, the "Zimbabwe Bird," resembles it — appearing on the national flags, coats of arms, banknotes and coins of both Zimbabwe and former Rhodesia. Adult bateleurs are generally black in colour with a chestnut colour on the mantle as well as also on the rump and tail. This species is native to broad areas of Sub-Saharan Africa and scarcely up into Arabia. It prefers somewhat open habitats such as savanna with some trees and open dry woodland. Its generalist diet includes much carrion and a wide range of live prey, including many small to unexpectedly relatively large mammals and reptiles along with generally relatively small birds. They spend much time soaring. 7 to 8 years may be required to attain full maturity, perhaps the longest of any raptor. As of 2024, the IUCN classifies the bateleur as an endangered species due primarily to human causes such as habitat destruction, pesticide usage and persecution. Tarangire Park is famous for its high density of elephants and baobab trees. Tarangire River is the primary source of fresh water for wild animals in the Tarangire Ecosystem during the annual dry season. The country name "Tanzania" was created from Tanganyika and Zanzibar which unified in 1964.

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A bateleur (Terathopius ecaudatus), endangered eagle. Tarangire National Park, Manyara Region, Tanzania, East Africa. The bateleur (the only member of its genus Terathopius) is a medium-sized eagle in the family Accipitridae. The national emblem, the "Zimbabwe Bird," resembles it — appearing on the national flags, coats of arms, banknotes and coins of both Zimbabwe and former Rhodesia. Adult bateleurs are generally black in colour with a chestnut colour on the mantle as well as also on the rump and tail. This species is native to broad areas of Sub-Saharan Africa and scarcely up into Arabia. It prefers somewhat open habitats such as savanna with some trees and open dry woodland. Its generalist diet includes much carrion and a wide range of live prey, including many small to unexpectedly relatively large mammals and reptiles along with generally relatively small birds. They spend much time soaring. 7 to 8 years may be required to attain full maturity, perhaps the longest of any raptor. As of 2024, the IUCN classifies the bateleur as an endangered species due primarily to human causes such as habitat destruction, pesticide usage and persecution. Tarangire Park is famous for its high density of elephants and baobab trees. Tarangire River is the primary source of fresh water for wild animals in the Tarangire Ecosystem during the annual dry season. The country name "Tanzania" was created from Tanganyika and Zanzibar which unified in 1964.
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