Stephanoaetus coronatus

One of Africa’s largest and strongest raptors. Feeding on a variety of mammals, reptiles, and birds. Known to  take prey as large as forest antelope, monkeys, and hyraxes. Reptiles taken range from monitor lizards to various species of snakes.

Typically hunts from a perch, dropping down onto prey that it then dispatches with its large talons. Also known to knock prey from trees or cliffs, letting gravity do the deed.  These mighty eagles are found in forested areas of Central and Southeast Africa.

This is a smaller panel than I usually make, and made for a nice afternoon activity. Taking me three hours instead of the three weeks like most larger panels take me.

Thanks so much for looking at birds with me. Stay well, and I send you all my best from me and my family to you and yours.