Martial Eagle

Polemaetus bellicosus

The Martial Eagle, scientifically known as Polemaetus bellicosus, is a majestic bird of prey found in sub-Saharan Africa. With a wingspan of up to 2.6 meters, it is one of the largest and most powerful eagles on the continent. This impressive raptor is known for its keen eyesight and powerful talons, which it uses to hunt a variety of prey including small mammals, birds, and even monkeys. The Martial Eagle is often found in open savannas and wooded areas, where it builds its massive nests in tall trees. Unfortunately, due to habitat loss and persecution, this magnificent bird is facing population declines and is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN.

Habitat: Open savannas and wooded areas

Martial Eagle
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Tours where you can spot this bird

Full-Day Kruger Birding and Wildlife Safari from Maputo with Simba Munyambo
Full-Day Kruger Birding and Wildlife Safari from Maputo with Simba Munyambo
South Africa / Kruger National Park Private tour 1 day | 0h

A private full-day cross-border safari from Maputo through southern Kruger National Park, combining birding with wildlife observation along ...

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14-Day Eastern Arc and Northern Tanzania Birding Safari with Wings Explorers Tours
14-Day Eastern Arc and Northern Tanzania Birding Safari with Wings Explorers Tours
Tanzania / Arusha Private tour 14 days | 0h

A 14-day private Tanzania birding itinerary linking Arusha, Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti, the Usambara Mountains, Amani Nature Reserve a...

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20 Days Kenya Birding Tour
20 Days Kenya Birding Tour
Kenya / Nairobi 20 days | 0h

Well look no further, Our 20-day Kenya birdwatching tour itinerary is designed with birding as the focus, but we don’t turn a blind eye to...

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6 Days Kenya Budget Birding
6 Days Kenya Budget Birding
Kenya / Nairobi 6 days | 0h

Do you prefer a short private Kenya birding tour or already have a target species in mind? Do you enjoy taking your time or do you need to g...

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Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park
Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park
Kenya / Nairobi 1 day | 0h

Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park, locally known as Kilimambogo , is a hidden birding sanctuary just 85 kilometers northeast of Nairobi . Its eco...

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Nairobi National Park Birding
Nairobi National Park Birding
Kenya / Nairobi 1 day | 0h

“Discover Nairobi’s best-kept natural secret — a birding jewel just minutes from the city.”...

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Meru National Park
Meru National Park
Kenya / Nairobi 1 day | 0h

Meru National Park is a renowned birding destination whose remarkable diversity of habitats supports an impressive array of both birdlife an...

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Lake Nakuru National Park
Lake Nakuru National Park
Kenya / Nairobi 1 day | 0h

Lake Nakuru National Park – Birding & Wildlife Haven...

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Lake Elementeita
Lake Elementeita
Kenya / Nairobi 1 day | 0h

Lake Elementeita ( also spelled Elementaita or Lake Elmenteita) is a small soda lake with a size of 18 square kilometers. The word Elementei...

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Kakamega Forest
Kakamega Forest
Kenya / Nairobi 1 day | 0h

Kakamega Forest Reserve covers 240 square kilometers and is the easternmost remnant of the great Central and West African tropical rainfores...

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10-Day Tanzania Birding Safari with Wings Explorers Tours
10-Day Tanzania Birding Safari with Wings Explorers Tours
Tanzania / Arusha Private tour 10 days | 0h

A high-density 10-day birding program through the Arusha foothills, Maasai Steppe, Tarangire, Ngorongoro and the central Serengeti, combinin...

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2-Day West Coast Birding Tour
2-Day West Coast Birding Tour
South Africa / Cape Town Private tour 2 days | 0h

A 2-day West Coast birding itinerary focused on coastal, wetland, fynbos and open-country birding north of Cape Town....

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10-Day Western Cape Birding Tour
10-Day Western Cape Birding Tour
South Africa / Cape Town Private tour 10 days | 0h

A private or small-group Western Cape birding itinerary from Cape Town through the Cape Peninsula, West Coast, Tankwa Karoo, Agulhas Plain, ...

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Southern Africa Birding Expedition: Namibia, Okavango & Victoria Falls
Southern Africa Birding Expedition: Namibia, Okavango & Victoria Falls
Namibia / Walvis Bay Group tour 18 days | 0h

This birdwatching journey through Namibia, the Okavango Delta, and Victoria Falls combines southern Africa’s most iconic landscapes with e...

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14 Day Comprehensive Nature Adventure Birding- Gambia-Senegal
14 Day Comprehensive Nature Adventure Birding- Gambia-Senegal
The Gambia Group tour 14 days | 0h

Experience an unforgettable 14-day birdwatching adventure in The Gambia and Senegal, exploring some of West Africa’s richest and most dive...

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