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Showing posts with label Birds of Prey. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Birds of Prey. Show all posts

Augur buzzard

Augur buzzards are one of the most numerous types of hawks in Africa.  In the Americas, the term "buzzard" generally refers to vultures, but in the Old World, the word's original meaning was "hawk".  Augur buzzards are members of the Buteo genus, a group of hawks found all over the world and known for their broad wings, relatively short tails, and the ability to soar for long periods of time.  Like all hawks, Augur buzzards are strict...
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Birds of prey

Martial Eagle The Martial Eagle is a very large eagle, with a length of 78–96 cm (31–38 in), weight of 3–6.2 kg (6.6–14 lb) Black-chested Snake Eagle The Black-chested Snake Eagle (Circaetus pectoralis) is a large African bird of prey of the Accipitridae family. It resembles other snake-eagles and was once believed to be conspecific with the Short-toed Snake Eagle and Beaudouin's Snake Eagle. The main identification character of this bird is...
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Martial Eagle

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