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The Tawny Eagle

The Tawny Eagle is an impressive bird of prey with a striking brown plumage that can darken or lighten as it ages. This majestic eagle has a wingspan of up to 6 feet, making it quite the sight soaring through the sky! Its powerful beak and sharp talons are signature traits of this bird, designed to snatch up small animals from the ground. Believe it or not, Tawny Eagles are also known to be quite the scavengers, often swooping in to scavenge leftovers from other predator's meals.

Tawny Eagle - Animal Matchup
Tawny Eagle
SizeUp to 2 meters (6.6 feet) wingspan, (metric: up to 2 meters wingspan)
WeightUp to 2.5 kilograms (5.5 pounds), (metric: up to 2.5 kilograms)
SpeedSpeed: 50 mph (80 km/hr)
Key StrengthPowerful talons for grasping prey
Biggest WeaknessRelatively slow flight speed
Scientific NameAquila rapax
FamilyAccipitridae
HabitatSavannas, grasslands, and open woodlands
GeographySub-Saharan Africa
DietSmall mammals, birds, and reptiles
Lifespan16 years - 20 years
Tawny Eagle - Animal Matchup

The Tawny Eagle

The Tawny Eagle is an impressive bird of prey with a striking brown plumage that can darken or lighten as it ages. This majestic eagle has a wingspan of up to 6 feet, making it quite the sight soaring through the sky! Its powerful beak and sharp talons are signature traits of this bird, designed to snatch up small animals from the ground. Believe it or not, Tawny Eagles are also known to be quite the scavengers, often swooping in to scavenge leftovers from other predator's meals.

Fun Fact: Did you know that Tawny Eagles are masters of soaring flights, often staying airborne for several hours at a stretch, without a single flap of their wings?

Tawny Eagle
SizeUp to 2 meters (6.6 feet) wingspan, (metric: up to 2 meters wingspan)
WeightUp to 2.5 kilograms (5.5 pounds), (metric: up to 2.5 kilograms)
SpeedSpeed: 50 mph (80 km/hr)
Key StrengthPowerful talons for grasping prey
Biggest WeaknessRelatively slow flight speed
Scientific NameAquila rapax
FamilyAccipitridae
HabitatSavannas, grasslands, and open woodlands
GeographySub-Saharan Africa
DietSmall mammals, birds, and reptiles
Lifespan16 years - 20 years

Tawny Eagle Matchups

We use AI to simulate matchups between the Tawny Eagle and other animals. Our simulation considers size, strength, and natural predatory behaviors to determine the most likely outcome.

Tawny Eagle vs Bald Eagle

Fun Fact: Want to hear something cool? The Tawny Eagle has a special 'bird call' language - males and females make different sounds to communicate with each other!

Fun Fact: Get this, Tawny Eagles have a super sense of sight that is 3 to 4 times better than humans! They can spot a small prey from several kilometers away in the air.