KING OF THE FOREST
by J.E. Rogers
This
past weekend, I had the honor of signing books at the Birds of Prey event in
Brewster, New York, at the Green Chimneys school. I was pleased to sell and
autograph books for the many readers that stopped by to talk to me. However, I
was super thrilled to meet the birds and speak with their handlers.
One of
the most largest birds at the event was the African Crowned Eagle, pictured below. It is a
stunning, glorious, and majestic animal.
Photo Credit: http://wingedpredators.tumblr.com
Photos taken by Author's Daughter, Katharine Rogers at Green Chimneys School
The
Crowned Eagle is found in sub-Saharan Africa. They are one of Africa’s largest
bird with a length of approximately thirty-five inches. The largest African
eagle is the Martial Eagle. They dine mostly on small mammals such as duikers,
rock hyrax or monkeys. It has massive feet and talons which are used to crush
its prey either at the neck or head.
Photo
credit: comicvine.gamespot.com
African Crowned Eagle Range
The
African Crowned Eagle is considered endangered, and steps are being taken, and
research is underway in an effort to understand them and therefore ensure their
survival.
The
following video is a little bit longer than usual (8:35), but I felt it was so good
that you would enjoy the information and you will also get a glimpse of the
marvelous bird in its natural environment.
Don’t
forget to stop by again, and share this post with others.
Enjoy!
Jeanne E.
Rogers, Award Winning Author
The Sword of
Demelza, The Gift of Sunderland and
One Hot Mess, A
Child’s Environmental Fable
Where Endangered
Animal Heroes Roam the Pages!
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