Wahlberg's Eagle
Hieraaetus wahlbergi (Sundevall, 1850)
640 gWeight
Wahlberg's eagle (Hieraaetus wahlbergi) is a bird of prey that is native to sub-Saharan Africa, where it is a seasonal migrant in the woodlands and savannas.
Busiest months: November · Most records: South Africa, Uganda, Kenya
Where and when it's recorded
Busiest months: November · Most records: South Africa, Uganda, Kenya
Wahlberg's Eagle has been recorded at 395 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 31 countries and regions.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Mkhuze GRSouth Africa315 records
- Lake Mburo NPUganda298 records
- Kruger NP – Skukuza CampSouth Africa262 records
More places
- Kruger NP – Satara CampSouth Africa224 records
- Tarangire NPTanzania178 records
- Tsavo West NP – Ngulia LodgeKenya163 records
- Kruger NP – Berg-en-Dal CampSouth Africa151 records
- Murchison Falls NP – North sideUganda145 records
- Entebbe Botanical GardenUganda140 records
- Samburu NRKenya138 records
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
Wahlberg's eagle (Hieraaetus wahlbergi) is a bird of prey that is native to sub-Saharan Africa, where it is a seasonal migrant in the woodlands and savannas.
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Questions
How big is the Wahlberg's Eagle?
The Wahlberg's Eagle weighs around 640 g.
Where does the Wahlberg's Eagle live?
Its breeding range: Africa: widespread. It is most often recorded in South Africa, Uganda and Kenya.
When is the best time to see the Wahlberg's Eagle?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in November (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Wahlberg's Eagle endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Wahlberg's Eagle as Least Concern.
What does the Wahlberg's Eagle eat?
Main food: Vertebrate prey.
What family is the Wahlberg's Eagle in?
It belongs to the family Kites, Hawks, Eagles (Accipitridae), order Accipitriformes.
At a glance
- Weight
- 640 g
- Habitat
- Shrubland
- Diet
- Vertebrate prey
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 414 mm
- Tail
- 217 mm
- Bill
- 39 mm
- Tarsus
- 71 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Africa: widespread
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Accipitriformes
- Family
- Kites, Hawks, Eagles Accipitridae
- Genus
- Hieraaetus
Other birds in the genus Hieraaetus
Ayres's Hawk-EagleHieraaetus ayresii
Pygmy EagleHieraaetus weiskei
Booted EagleHieraaetus pennatus
Little EagleHieraaetus morphnoides
Pearl KiteGampsonyx swainsonii
Scissor-tailed KiteChelictinia riocourii
White-tailed KiteElanus leucurus
Black-winged KiteElanus caeruleus
Black-shouldered KiteElanus axillaris
Letter-winged KiteElanus scriptus
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