Bateleur

Conservation Status:

The Bateleur is currently listed as Endangered

Population Trends:

Its population is declining, mainly due to poisoning, habitat loss, and human disturbance.

Population Size:

Global population estimated at around 10,000-30,000 individuals

Family:

Accipitridae

Location:

In Uganda, it is found in savannas, open woodlands, and protected areas

Habitat:

Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Kidepo Valley National Park. It prefers wide, open landscapes where it can soar and hunt.

Migration Pattern:

The Bateleur is largely non-migratory, but highly nomadic

Migration Distance:

Often traveling tens to hundreds of kilometers in search of food across its range.

About this Bird:

The Acrobat of Africa’s Skies

The Bateleur (Terathopius ecaudatus) is one of Africa’s most recognizable raptors, famous for its short tail, bold colors, and rocking flight that seems to dance across the sky. A member of the Accipitridae family, it carries both beauty and power in equal measure.

A Spirit of the Open Wild

Graceful yet vulnerable, the Bateleur remains a symbol of Africa’s untamed skies. Its slow decline is a call to protect the open landscapes that have long defined the continent’s natural heritage.

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About this Bird:

The Acrobat of Africa’s Skies

A Spirit of the Open Wild

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