the bateleur or terathopius ecaudatus is a medium-sized eagle in the family accipitridae.

bateleur terathopius ecaudatus medium-sized eagle family accipitridae found proper member subfamily circaetinae commonly called snake serpent eagles variety genetic studie african aggressive bird animal background beak beautiful prey birdwatching black bright red cere closeup common resident savannah diversified ecotourism endangered species fauna feather feathers genus green hawk highly aerial birds hunting isolated nature orange outdoors peculiar plumage portrait predator raptor savanna spectacular colors territorial wild world wildlife wings zoology