Bateleur Eagle - STORY The Bateleur eagle has a varied diet, acting as both a hunter and scavenger, feasting on small mammals (mice, mongoose, hares), birds (doves, guinea fowl), reptiles (especially snakes, their favorite), insects (termites), eggs, and carrion, including roadkill, with a strong preference for snakes and mammal carcasses. They hunt actively from the air but rely heavily on carrion for easy meals, though this also makes them vulnerable to poisoned bait. Dietary breakdown: Mammal