Talk:Martial eagle

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Warning, citation to avoid

Someone had used oiseaux-birds as a citation for size. This citation should be strictly avoided, per WP:CIRCULAR. As stated on the page, they use wikipedia as one of their sources. For a long time, the wikipedia article claimed the Martial Eagle has a wingspan of 188–260 cm, even citing Ferguson-Lees & Christie. This is wrong: Ferguson-Lees & Christie says its wingspan is 188–227 cm. I am not aware of any reliable reference that provides a higher figure. I hope this warning minimizes the risk that the measurements are changed based on oiseaux-birds again. 62.107.236.167 (talk) 14:31, 21 February 2012 (UTC)[reply]

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The martial eagle (Polemaetus bellicosus) is a large eagle native to sub-Saharan Africa. A species of the booted eagle subfamily (Aquilinae), 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. It is one of a few eagle species known to hunt primarily from a high soar, by stooping on its quarry. Currently, the species is classified as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. This martial eagle was photographed in the Matetsi safari area in Zimbabwe.

Photograph credit: Charles J. Sharp

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Local names

Surely, there are local names and legends associated with the bird in cultures where the bird lives. I do not know reliable sources for cultural notes relating to African birds, but this is clearly missing in this entry. Shyamal (talk) 15:08, 6 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]