Bateleur

The adult bateleur is easily recognized in flight by the short tail and bright red beak, legs and feet. It is a commonly seen raptor throughout Tanzania (see map). It hunts or scavenges a variety of prey including small birds, mammals and amphibians, even insects (images 6 & 7). It may sunbathe for long periods (image 5). Pairs are monogamous and may be seen roosting together (image 11). The juvenile plumage is very different from the adult: nevertheless, it is easily identified when flying by the wings which are held in a high U (image 9) and tilt back and forth.

	Bateleur Terathopius ecaudatus
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		The adult bateleur is easily recognized in flight by the short tail and bright red beak, legs and feet. It is a commonly seen raptor throughout Tanzania (see map). It hunts or scavenges a variety of prey including small birds, mammals and amphibians, even insects (images 6 & 7). It may sunbathe for long periods (image 5). Pairs are monogamous and may be seen roosting together (image 11). The juvenile plumage is very different from the adult: nevertheless, it is easily identified when flying by the wings which are held in a high U (image 9) and tilt back and forth.
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