The Martial Eagle is the largest eagle
in Africa, growing to a length of 76-83cm
with a wingspan of 190-260cm. It spends
much of its time on the wing and is usually
seen soaring about hill slopes, often at a
very great height making it almost
invisible to the naked eye. The adult's
plumage has dark brown upperparts,
head and upper chest. The body under
parts are white streaked with black. The
under wing coverts are brown, with pale
flight feathers, also streaked with black.
The female is usually larger and more
streaked than the male.
The immature plumage is paler above and
has white under parts.
It reaches adult plumage in its seventh year.
