Where to see African Hawk-Eagle
The parks with the most verified sightings, out of 165 safari areas where it has been recorded.
- 1Nsefu SectorRareLodges
Luangwa Valley, Zambia · Rare
- 2South Luangwa National ParkRareLodges
Luangwa Valley, Zambia · Rare
- 3Kiguruvumi ForestRareLodges
Southern Tanzania Wilderness, Tanzania · Rare
- 4Mikumi National ParkRareLodges
Southern Tanzania Wilderness, Tanzania · Rare
- 5NG/16 Selinda ReserveRareLodges
Chobe & Linyanti Wetlands, Botswana · Rare
Common: 500+ verified sightings. Occasional: 50 to 499. Rare: under 50.
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About the african hawk-eagle
The African hawk-eagle is a large bird of prey. Like all eagles, it belongs to the family Accipitridae. This species' feathered legs mark it as a member of the Aquilinae subfamily. The African hawk-eagle breeds in tropical Sub-Saharan Africa. It is a bird of assorted woodland, including both savanna and hilly areas, but they tend to occur in woodland that is typically dry. The species tends to be rare in areas where their preferred habitat type is absent. This species builds a stick nest of around 1 m (3.3 ft) across in a large tree. The clutch is generally one or two eggs. The African hawk-eagle is powerfully built and hunts small to medium-sized mammals and birds predominantly, occasionally taking reptiles and other prey as well. The call is a shrill kluu-kluu-kluu. The African hawk-eagle is listed as Least Concern by the IUCN, but a study in 2024 showed that this species is experiencing a severe population decline of ~91%, suggesting it be listed as critically endangered.
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