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Crowned Eagle

Stephanoaetus coronatus

The Crowned Eagle is a powerful bird with a striking crown of feathers on its head. It is known for its impressive hunting skills and can soar high in the sky, making it a magnificent sight to see.

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Crowned Eagle has a striking black and white crest on its head and a dark grey-brown back. Its underparts are rufous with heavy black barring, contrasting with bright yellow legs and powerful black talons. This regal crest makes it easily identifiable.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderAccipitriformesFamilyAccipitridaeGenusStephanoaetus
Crowned Eagle
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Crowned Eagle

Category

Birds

Rarity

Rare

Danger

3/5 · Moderate

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Interesting facts

A Crowned Eagle often takes two years to raise one chick!

Their crown of feathers can be raised when excited!

These eagles have eyesight eight times better than a human's!

They build enormous nests, up to 2.5 meters deep!

Special abilities

Ability

Crushing Grip

Crowned Eagle has huge, powerful talons that help them grip and crush the bones of their prey.

Ability

Forest Hunter

Crowned Eagle can navigate dense forest canopies because of its relatively short, broad wings, allowing surprise attacks.

Ability

Mighty Lift

Crowned Eagle can lift prey weighing up to its own body weight because of its incredible strength and powerful wing beats.

Measurements & details

Length
80-90 cm
Wingspan
160-200 cm
Weight
2.5-4.7 kg
Lifespan
14-15 years
Top Speed
90 km/h
Clutch Size
1-2
Incubation
49-51 days

Diet & Feeding

This mighty eagle hunts and eats medium-sized mammals like monkeys and antelopes in the African forests!

Primary Foods

  • Monkeys
  • Tree hyraxes
  • Duikers
  • Genets
  • Guineafowl

Foraging Method

  • Ambush

Ecological connections

hunts

Mona Monkey

Cercopithecus mona

Primary prey in forested habitats.

hunts

Blue Duiker

Philantomba monticola

Hunts for these small forest antelopes.

hunts

Tree Hyrax

Dendrohyrax arboreus

Often preys on these nocturnal tree dwellers.

shelters

Sycamore Fig

Ficus sycomorus

Often builds its massive nest in large fig trees.

Traits

Also known as

African Crowned Eagle

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Safety

Danger

3/5 · Moderate

Always watch birds from a distance and never try to touch them.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Crowned Eagle?

80-90 cm

What is Crowned Eagle's wingspan?

160-200 cm

How much does Crowned Eagle weigh?

2.5-4.7 kg

How long does Crowned Eagle live?

14-15 years

How fast can Crowned Eagle move?

90 km/h

What does Crowned Eagle eat?

This mighty eagle hunts and eats medium-sized mammals like monkeys and antelopes in the African forests!

Where is Crowned Eagle usually found?

Forests

How does Crowned Eagle hunt?

Ambush

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