Crowned eagles are non-migratory birds that stay within the same area throughout the year, with the exception of young birds that disperse from their parents’ territories. According to a study, these eagles move an average distance of 2.8 km away from their nests while hunting and foraging.
The Average Distance Crowned Eagles Travel From Their Nest
Crowned eagles have a large home range and can travel several kilometers from their nests for hunting and other activities. A study found that these eagles move an average distance of 2.8 km away from their nests.
The distance traveled by young crowned eagles during their dispersal from their parents’ territories is not specified in the available information. However, it is known that after fledging, the young eagle remains dependent on its parents for another 11-12 months before it is ready to disperse out of its parents’ territory.
Crowned Eagle Nesting Habits
Crowned eagles build one of the largest nests among eagle species in Africa, with some nests measuring up to 10 feet (3 m) deep and 8 feet (2.5 m) across. They usually lay one or two eggs, and the young eaglet will fledge, or fly for the first time, at around 100-110 days of age.
Crowned Eagles’ Hunting Behavior
Crowned eagles are carnivores and mainly hunt small mammals such as duikers, chevrotains, rock hyrax, and small primates such as monkeys. They are also known to hunt birds and large lizards occasionally. These eagles are highly vocal and have a noisy, undulating display flight during hunting.
Crowned Eagles’ Breeding and Mating Habits
Crowned eagles are monogamous and mate for life, with breeding occurring almost year-round, though egg-laying seems to peak from July to November.
Conclusion
In summary, crowned eagles are non-migratory birds that stay within the same area throughout the year, with the exception of young birds that disperse from their parents’ territories. These eagles move an average distance of 2.8 km away from their nests while hunting and foraging, but the specific distance traveled by young eagles during their dispersal is not known. Crowned eagles build large nests and are carnivorous, hunting a variety of small mammals, birds, and lizards. They are also monogamous and breed year-round, with a peak in egg-laying from July to November.
References:
– The Peregrine Fund – Crowned Hawk-Eagle
– Science Direct – Crowned eagle (Stephanoaetus coronatus) home range size and habitat use in a human-modified landscape in South Africa
– Animalia – Crowned Eagle
– Wikipedia – Crowned eagle
– San Diego Zoo – Crowned Eagle
