The Bateleur, a true bird of prey, is part of the bird family Accipitridae. Other raptors in this family include kites, buzzards and harriers. Its scientific name "Terathopius ecaudatus" when translated literally from both Latin and Greek, means ” marvellous face, no tail.”

Seen on Safari with Private Kruger Safaris in Kruger National Park based in Hazyview, Mpumalanga, South Africa. Book your safari now www.privatekrugersafaris.co.za Photographer: Bernhard W Bekker

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