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Rock Kestrel Africa: The Cliff Hunter of East Africa's Highland Escarpments The rock kestrel is East Africa's most commonly encountered kestrel in highland escarpment and cliff environments. It inhabits rocky…

Red-footed Falcon: Europe's Falcon That Migrates to East Africa Each Winter The red-footed falcon is a small, insectivorous falcon that breeds in eastern Europe and central Asia and migrates to…

Pygmy Falcon Africa: The Continent's Smallest Raptor and Its Weaver Nest Association The African pygmy falcon is the smallest raptor species on the African continent. It measures only 19 to…

Lanner Falcon Africa: East Africa's Most Widespread Large Falcon The lanner falcon is East Africa's most commonly encountered large falcon. It inhabits open country, cliffs, escarpments, and the open savanna…

Booted Eagle Africa: Europe's Smallest Eagle Visits East Africa Each Winter The booted eagle is one of the smallest true eagle species in the world. It breeds across Europe, Central…

Long-crested Eagle: East Africa's Most Identifiable Small Eagle The long-crested eagle is one of East Africa’s easiest raptors to identify. Its tall black crest gives it a unique appearance among…

African Harrier-hawk: East Africa's Most Unusual Raptor With Double-Jointed Legs The African harrier-hawk is one of Africa's most anatomically unusual raptors. It possesses double-jointed legs that can bend both backward…

Augur Buzzard Africa: East Africa's Most Commonly Seen Highland Raptor The augur buzzard ranks among East Africa’s most frequently seen large raptors. It dominates the skies above highland areas in…

Crowned Eagle Facts: Africa's Most Powerful Forest Predator The crowned eagle is Africa’s most powerful eagle relative to its body size. It can kill prey several times heavier than itself,…

Martial Eagle Africa: The Most Powerful Raptor in East Africa's Skies The martial eagle is Africa's largest eagle and one of the most powerful avian predators on earth. With a…