Whalberg's+Eagle

The Wahlberg's Eagle is a raptor (birds that hunt other animals) native to central/southern Africa. They are in the Kingdom: Animalia, Phylum: Chordata, Class: Aves, Order: Accipitriformes, Family: Accipitridae, Genus: Hieraaetus. Their Binomial name is Hieraaetus Wahlbergi. This name was given in 1851 by Carl Jakob Sundevall. The Wahlberg’s Eagle is a raptor. A raptor is a bird that hunts other animals. The Wahlberg’s Eagle hunts reptiles, birds, and mammals. Examples include Snakes, Lizards, Rodents, Bats, and Owls. On occasion, they also hunt amphibians and insects. They will hunt most these animals by picking them up from the ground. Birds are caught mid-flight.

The Wahlberg's Eagle lives in wooded areas, grasslands, and wooded Savannah areas. They are often near rivers. Depending on the time of year, breeding season or the rest of the year, the Wahlberg's eagle can be found in different parts of Africa. During breeding season, they can be found around Kenya, Tanzania, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, all the way south to northeastern South Africa.

Breeding season is July-November in eastern Africa and September-February in the rest of Africa. Breeding is quick and includes sky dances and grappling. Nests are made with green leaves and are built in tall trees. After mating, the female lays 1-2 eggs. However, one egg is more common. The eggs are incubated for 44-46 days. Fledging usually takes 70-75 days.

The population of the The Wahlberg’s Eagle has stayed generally the same for decades. Because of this, the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) classifies the Wahlberg’s Eagle in the LC (Least Concern) category on their conservation list.