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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
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.
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Category
BirdsRarity
Rare
Danger
3/5 · Moderate
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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!
Crowned Eagle has huge, powerful talons that help them grip and crush the bones of their prey.
Crowned Eagle can navigate dense forest canopies because of its relatively short, broad wings, allowing surprise attacks.
Crowned Eagle can lift prey weighing up to its own body weight because of its incredible strength and powerful wing beats.
This mighty eagle hunts and eats medium-sized mammals like monkeys and antelopes in the African forests!

Cercopithecus mona
Primary prey in forested habitats.
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Philantomba monticola
Hunts for these small forest antelopes.
Dendrohyrax arboreus
Often preys on these nocturnal tree dwellers.
Ficus sycomorus
Often builds its massive nest in large fig trees.
Feathered describes animals, primarily birds, possessing a covering of feathers.
Crested describes animals possessing a prominent tuft of feathers, hair, or skin on their head.
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
An ambush predator hunts by patiently waiting and concealing itself, then launching a sudden attack when unsuspecting prey comes within range.
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
This trait identifies organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of animal tissue.
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
This trait identifies organisms that exhibit exceptional swiftness in movement for hunting, escape, or travel.
Endangered status indicates a species is at a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future.
Danger
3/5 · Moderate
Always watch birds from a distance and never try to touch them.
80-90 cm
160-200 cm
2.5-4.7 kg
14-15 years
90 km/h
This mighty eagle hunts and eats medium-sized mammals like monkeys and antelopes in the African forests!
Forests
Ambush
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