The crowned eagle is found in sub-Saharan Africa and is one of the most powerful raptors. This bird can kill animals weighing up to 20 kilograms. Its long hind talon helps it break the prey’s spine.
The head of a crowned eagle is almost triangular in appearance. It has a double crest of brown and black feathers. It is usually found waiting on a branch near a water body, looking for an opportunity to swoop down on the prey.
Crowned eagles hunt monkeys. While hunting monkeys, they fly over the forest canopy until a troop of monkeys can be heard. They hunt in pairs; the male flies high and calls out to get the attention of monkeys in the trees below while the female skims the treetops and grab a confused monkey. These birds usually prefer to eat in the safety of cover.
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