Bateleur
Terathopius ecaudatus
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The bateleur is easily recognized in flight by the short tail and bright red/pink beak, legs and feet. It is a common raptor found throughout Tanzania. It hunts or scavenges a variety of prey including roadkill, small birds, small mammals, snakes, lizards and even insects (see images 10 & 11). It may sunbathe for long periods (image 8). Pairs are monogamous and may roost together (see image 15, taken at sunset). Images 16 & 17 are of a juvenile.
 
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