Bateleur

(Terathopius ecaudatus)

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Description

Terathopius ecaudatus is one of the smallest birds of prey with long wings and splendid plumage.The area spreads south of the Sahara to Africa and includes especially the savannas,the edges of the forests and the mountain peaks with altitudes of 400 m.This strong prey bird is noted for its specific flight.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Aves
Order:Accipitriformes
Family:Accipitridae
Genus:Terathopius
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