Crowned Eagle
The Crowned Eagle is one of Africa's iconic eagles. It inhabits mainly dense forests and kloofs. Its staple diet consists of monkeys and other medium-sized mammals, such as the Cape Hyrax and small antelopes. To a far lesser extent, birds and monitor lizards are also taken. While it, on average, weighs less and has a smaller wing-span than the Martial Eagle (the total length of the two is very similar), the Crowned Eagle is Africa's most powerful and ferocious eagle in terms of the weight and nature of prey taken. It preys on mammals, especially duikers, weighing up to 34 kg. Due to their similarities, the Crowned Eagle is often considered Africa's analogue of the Harpy Eagle.
Directions
Krantzkloof Nature Reserve – Crowned Eagle Nest
To get to the main entrance of the reserve, head west from Durban on the N3 and take the M13 via Pinetown. Just after the top of Field's Hill, take the Village Road exit and turn right at the T-junction and cross the highway. Continue along this road, turn right at the next T-junction, and then left over the railway. From here, follows the signs to Krantzkloof Nature Reserve along Kloof Falls Road.
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Description | Latitude | Longitude |
| Entrance to Krantzkloof Nature Reserve | 29°46'26.63"S | 30°49'49.22"E |
| Lookout rock | 29°46'20.45"S | 30°50'16.07"E |
| Nest | 29°46'22.95"S | 30°50'18.94"E |