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Martial Eagle (Polemaetus bellicosus) juvenile, mantling prey on ground, Kafue N. P. Zambia, September
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Martial Eagle (Polemaetus bellicosus) juvenile, mantling prey on ground, Kafue N. P. Zambia, September
Martial Eagle (Polemaetus bellicosus) juvenile, mantling prey on ground, Kafue N.P. Zambia, September
FLPA images of Wildlife and nature
Media ID 9641851
© FLPA/Malcolm Schuyl
Bird Of Prey Eagle Eagles Grassland Grasslands Kafue Kill Killed Kills Mantle Mantles Plain Plains Predation Prey Preying Preys Raptor Raptors Savanna Savannah Southern Africa Vulnerable Zambia Zambian Eats Feeds Immature Immatures Juveniles Mantling
Feathers and Fury - The Martial Eagle's Savory Showdown in the Zambian Savannah!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this snapshot, a young Martial Eagle takes center stage as it showcases its impressive hunting skills. With wings spread wide and talons firmly gripping its hard-earned prey, this juvenile raptor is not one to mess with! Nestled within the picturesque Kafue National Park of Zambia, our feathery protagonist displays an awe-inspiring mantle - a behavior where it covers its kill protectively. This fierce display of dominance ensures that no other opportunistic scavengers dare encroach upon its well-deserved meal. With piercing eyes fixed on the surrounding grasslands, this African bird of prey exemplifies both power and vulnerability simultaneously. As an immature predator navigating through the vast plains, every successful hunt marks another milestone towards adulthood. The tropical ambiance adds to the allure of this image; lush greenery surrounds our feathered friend as it indulges in a sumptuous feast fit for royalty. Its presence reminds us that nature's circle of life continues unabated even in these remote corners of Southern Africa. So let us marvel at Mother Nature's artistry captured by FLPA photographer Malcolm Schuyl! Witnessing such raw wildlife moments serves as a reminder that even amidst untamed landscapes, beauty can be found in every flap of wing and every bite taken by these magnificent creatures.
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