Bateleur Eagle Portrait Pen & Ink Art Print & Greeting Card | Gene Irvin | African Wildlife Art

Bateleur Eagle Portrait — Pen & Ink Art by Gene Irvin (1934–2026)

One of Africa’s most striking raptors, captured in Gene Irvin’s signature fine-line pen & ink style. The Bateleur Eagle (Terathopius ecaudatus) is native to the open savannahs of sub-Saharan Africa, instantly recognizable by its vivid scarlet facial skin, jet-black plumage, and almost tailless silhouette in flight. Its name comes from the French word for “street performer” — a nod to its breathtaking aerial acrobatics over the African bush.

Gene’s stippled portrait captures the eagle’s bold, commanding presence with the quiet precision that defined his decades of wildlife illustration. Signed and dated 2016, this piece reflects Gene’s lifelong fascination with birds of prey from around the world.

Available formats:

• Greeting card with envelope — a unique gift for birders, wildlife art lovers, and Africa enthusiasts

Why collectors love it: A rare subject in American wildlife art — the Bateleur Eagle brings an exotic, international dimension to any bird art or raptor collection. Its bold graphic quality makes it equally at home in a study, library, or nature-inspired space.

Shipping & Details: Ships from Arizona. A lasting piece from the collected works of Gene Irvin (1934–2026), Arizona wildlife and bird artist.