A juvenile Martial Eagle soars overhead. They lack the heavy markings of the adults and take several years to become mature.


A juvenile Martial Eagle soars overhead. They lack the heavy markings of the adults and take several years to become mature. The first year for a young eagle is the most demanding.


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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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