Crowned Eagle
NameCrowned Eagle
Common NameCrowned Eagle
Scientific NameStephanoaetus coronatus
FamilyAccipitridae
Wingspan (cm)200
Length (cm)85
Weight (g)3600
Plumage DetailsAdults have dark brown to blackish upperparts, a prominent double crest, and rufous underparts heavily barred with black. The tail is long and banded with broad black and white bars. Juveniles are paler, with white underparts and a less distinct crest.
Vocalization / CallLoud, far-carrying calls, often described as a series of 'kewee-kewee-kewee' or 'kwooi-kwooi-kwooi' notes, sometimes ending in a drawn-out 'wheee-oh'.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeFound in sub-Saharan Africa, primarily in tropical rainforests and dense woodlands from West Africa through Central Africa to East and Southern Africa.
Identifying FeaturesLarge size, Prominent double crest, Dark upperparts, Heavily barred rufous underparts, Powerful talons, Banded tail
Description
The Crowned Eagle is a very large and powerful raptor native to sub-Saharan Africa, known for its distinctive double crest. It is an apex predator in its forest habitat, primarily preying on mammals.
