4,060 observationsEndangered
Martial Eagle
Polemaetus bellicosus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Accipitriformes ›Family: Accipitridae ›Genus: Polemaetus
About
The martial eagle (Polemaetus bellicosus) is a large eagle native to sub-Saharan Africa. It is the only member of the genus Polemaetus. A species of the booted eagle subfamily (Aquillinae), it has feathering over its tarsus. One of the largest and most powerful species of booted eagle, it is a fairly opportunistic predator that varies its prey selection between mammals, birds and reptiles. Its hunting technique is unique as it is one of few eagle species...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Martial Eagle is Polemaetus bellicosus.
- The Martial Eagle has a conservation status of Endangered.
- Martial Eagle belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Martial Eagle belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Martial Eagle belongs to the class Aves.
- Martial Eagle belongs to the order Accipitriformes.
- Martial Eagle belongs to the family Accipitridae.
- Martial Eagle belongs to the genus Polemaetus.