Tawny Eagle - Aguila Rupax

ML-02

Tawny Eagle, the dark form here

Etosha National Park, July 2002

Fuji Velvia, Sigma EX 100-300/4, Minolta 800Si, beanbag

Tawny Eagle

Length 65-72 cm, wingspan 182 cm

Color variable from dark brown to blond. Easily confused with Steppe Eagle

Habitat

from woodland to semi-arid savanna

Distribution

Africa except forests and deserts, also in south-eastern Europe, Middle East, India and Burma

Status

common in game reserves, rare and declining elsewhere