bateleur

bateleur

1. In contrast to other large eagle species, in which the female does most or all of the incubation, both Bateleur parents share this task.

与其他大型鹰类一般由雌鸟负责主要的孵卵不同，短尾雕是由双方共同来承担这项任务。

2. Like a tightrope walker on a high-wire, a Bateleur sways and rocks as it glides low above the tree tops.

像走钢丝的演员一样，短尾雕一顿一挫地从树顶上滑下来。

3. Because of its low flying habits, the Bateleur is often more conspicuous than other large eagles which fly at higher altitudes.

因为短尾雕有着低飞的习惯，因此它看上去比其它飞得更高的大型鹰类还要显眼一些。

4. An adult Bateleur is an unmistakable bird.

成年短尾雕是不容易与其他鸟类相混淆的。

5. Bateleur eagle

短尾雕

6. The Bateleur occurs throughout the savanna and open woodland regions of Africa south of the Sahara.

短尾雕分布于非洲撒哈拉以南的稀树草原和开阔林地区域。

7. Its broad head and unfeathered legs, indicate the Bateleur's close relationship to the snake eagles.

短尾雕宽阔的头部和没有羽毛覆盖的腿部说明它与蛇鹫之间有较近的亲缘关系。