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Bateleur

Terathopius ecaudatus · Species of bird
Order
Accipitriformes
Conservation
EN Endangered
Codes
batele1, BATE

About the Bateleur

The bateleur, also known as the bateleur eagle, is a medium-sized eagle in the family Accipitridae. It is often considered a relative of the snake eagles and, like them, it is classified within the subfamily Circaetinae. It is the only member of the genus Terathopius and may be the origin of the "Zimbabwe Bird", the national emblem of Zimbabwe. Adult bateleurs are generally black in colour with a chestnut colour on the mantle as well as also on the rump and tail. Adults also have gray patches about the leading edges of the wings with bright red on their cere and their feet. Adults also show white greater coverts, contrasting with black remiges in males, gray patches on the underwing primaries and black wingtips. The juvenile bateleur is quite different, being largely drab brown with a bit of paler feather scaling. All bateleurs have extremely large heads for their size, rather small bills, large feet, relatively short legs, long, bow-like wings and uniquely short tails, which are much smaller still on adults compared to juvenile birds.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderAccipitriformes
FamilyHawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae)
SpeciesTerathopius ecaudatus
Species Codesbatele1, BATE
ConservationEN Endangered

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Bateleur belong to?

The Bateleur (Terathopius ecaudatus) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.

What is the conservation status of the Bateleur?

The Bateleur is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.

How can I identify the Bateleur?

The bateleur, also known as the bateleur eagle, is a medium-sized eagle in the family Accipitridae. It is often considered a relative of the snake eagles and, like them, it is classified within the subfamily Circaetinae. It is the only member of the genus Terathopius and may be the origin of the \"Zi...

Where can I report a Bateleur sighting?

You can log sightings of Bateleur on eBird (ebird.org) using species code batele1, or on iNaturalist.