Small Bird Narrowly Escapes Eagle's Clutches
Season 40
Episode 3
About the Episode
Ten million red-billed quelea rest at the waterhole during their migration. These small birds are prey for larger birds, including steppe eagles. One quelea escapes the jaws of a terrapin only to be spotted by an eagle and must hide in a log before attempting to escape.
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