About the Wahlberg's Eagle
Wahlberg's eagle is a bird of prey that is native to sub-Saharan Africa, where it is a seasonal migrant in the woodlands and savannas. It is named after the Swedish naturalist Johan August Wahlberg. Like all eagles, it belongs to the family Accipitridae.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Hieraaetus wahlbergi |
| Species Codes | waheag3, WAEA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Wahlberg's Eagle belong to?
The Wahlberg's Eagle (Hieraaetus wahlbergi) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the Wahlberg's Eagle?
Wahlberg's eagle is a bird of prey that is native to sub-Saharan Africa, where it is a seasonal migrant in the woodlands and savannas. It is named after the Swedish naturalist Johan August Wahlberg. Like all eagles, it belongs to the family Accipitridae....
Where can I report a Wahlberg's Eagle sighting?
You can log sightings of Wahlberg's Eagle on eBird (ebird.org) using species code waheag3, or on iNaturalist.
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