Martial Eagle
About the Martial Eagle
Also known as: Martial Hawk-Eagle
The Martial Eagle is a large bird of prey that lives in parts of sub-Saharan Africa. This is the largest species of eagle in all of Africa and an extremely powerful apex predator at the top of the food chain.
Adult Martial Eagles have a striking plumage, with dark upperparts and a speckled cream-colored belly. The head has a short crest and they have yellow eyes. It takes Martial Eagles seven years to reach their full adult plumage.
Martial Eagles are known for their size, their power, and their amazing eyesight, which is thought to be over 3 times more keen than humans.
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Details & Statistics
Added to Birdorable
Hatched May 16, 2015
Scientific Name
Polemaetus bellicosus
Bird Family
Measurements
Length:
2.6 to 3.2 feet
(78.7 to 96.5 cm)
Wingspan:
6.2 to 8.5 feet
(1.9 to 2.6 meters)
Weight:
6.6 to 13.7 pounds
(3 to 6.2 kilos)
International Names
Chinese
猛雕
Czech
orel bojovný
Danish
Kampørn
Dutch
Vechtarend
Finnish
gasellikotka
French
Aigle martial
German
Kampfadler
Italian
Aquila marziale
Japanese
ゴマバラワシ [gomabarawashi]
Norwegian
Kampørn
Polish
wojownik zbrojny
Portuguese
Águia-marcial
Russian
Боевой орёл
Spanish
Águila Marcial
Swedish
Stridsörn