African Crowned Eagle vs. Water Chevrotain

March 23rd, 2008

The African Crowned Eagle ( Stephanoaetus coronatus ) is one of the most powerful raptors in Africa. Like most woodland raptors it has relatively short and broad wings, similar to a Goshawk. But the eagle is much bigger and more powerful than the Goshawk. Some consider it the African equivalent to the Harpy Eagle ( Harpia harpyja ) of Central and South America. But those two species are not closely related.
Here is an amazing video from National Geographic showing the (unsuccessful) attempt of an African Crowned Eagle to catch a Water Chevrotain ( Hyemoschus aquaticus ).

Even an eagle is not always lucky!


One Response to “African Crowned Eagle vs. Water Chevrotain”

  1. Melissa Gold


    March 26th, 2008 at 6:39 am

    That’s a beautiful eagle, it does look in a way like the harpy, thanks for the video and the information!

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