boothmuseum-bts: Bird of the month - AugustBateleur Terathopius ecaudatusThe Bateleur is a mediu
boothmuseum-bts: Bird of the month - AugustBateleur Terathopius ecaudatus The Bateleur is a medium-sized eagle. It is the only eagle in its genus, the closest relatives are the snake-eagles. The bateleur mates for life and returns to old nest sites each year. They are found in the savannah and woodland of sub-Saharan Africa. Bateleur is French for street performer; they have a distinctive rocking motion when gliding, likened to a tightrope walker balancing. They are classed as Near Threatened by the IUCN due to habitat loss, pesticides, international pet trade and nest disturbance. -- source link