Long-crested Eagle
Lophaetus occipitalis
Lophaetus occipitalis
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Long-crested Eagle Lophaetus occipitalis |
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The adult long-crested eagle has a yellow eye; the juvenile, grey (see slideshow photo #1). Overall color varies from dark brown to steel blue. It feeds on rodents, reptiles, some fish and insects (slideshow photo #9). The male is said to have a longer crest and whiter tarsi than the female. The upper photo (Mkomazi) is courtesy of Stuart Webb. The 2nd row bird was in Oldonyo Sambu. The other photos were taken in Tarangire NP. Click above photo for the slideshow.
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