What's The Largest Eagle In Africa

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The Martial Eagle, an incredibly powerful raptor, is the largest eagle in Africa.

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It has a massive wingspan of up to 8.5 feet and keen eyesight, capable of hunting large prey like baboons and small antelope.

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It has dark head/back, white underparts with brown spots, bright yellow eyes, and often a crest.

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The eagle soars high, spots prey with super-sharp vision, and attacks with incredible speed.

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It prefers open savannas and grasslands in sub-Saharan Africa, avoiding dense forests.

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It is a apex predator, eating birds (even flamingos), small antelopes, monkeys, reptiles, and poultry.

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The martial eagle builds massive stick nests high in trees, sometimes on pylons.

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It can dive at over 230 km/h speed, but is listed as endangered due to rapid population decline.

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