Eagles

The Booted Eagles (Hieraaetus pennatus and also classified as Aquila pennata) is a bird of prey with a wide population in the Palearctic and southern Asia. Largely migratory, this medium-sized raptor migrates to the tropics of Africa and other regions of Asia during the winter months. A small group of the breeding population also head […]

The Black-And-White Hawk-Eagle is a bird that is found in both the eagle and the hawk families. They are found throughout the tropical part of North America, from the south of Mexico to the border of Argentina. This species is known for its white head and neck, which contrasts quite sharply with its dark brown

The African Hawk-Eagle is a medium-sized bird of prey that belongs to the Accipitridae (Eagle) family. Officially known as the Aquila spilogaster, these special birds are found in parts of tropical Sub-Saharan Africa. The African Hawk-Eagle is most commonly known for its distinctive call.  Here is the ultimate guide to the African Hawk-Eagle! Appearance African

The Crested Eagle, not to be confused with the Long-Crested Eagle or the Crested Serpent Eagle, is a large Neotropical bird of prey. It is also the only member of the Morphnus genus.  If you want to learn more about this magnificent bird of prey, you’ve come to the right place! Below, you will find

If you’ve ever been remotely interested in birds of prey, then you might already come across the Ayres’ Hawk-eagle. This bird really represents what we all think of when we picture an eagle. With a mottled plumage, a noble hooked beak and a majestic wingspan, you can be sure that it will strike awe and

As you can probably guess from the name, the ornate hawk-eagle is a bird with a huge amount of style. From the elegant crest to the impressive banding, the ornate hawk-eagle is an incredible sight as it glides around the forests of Central America. A voracious predator and a surprisingly involved parent, this ultimate guide

The Indian spotted eagle (Clanga hastata) is a large bird of prey in the Accipitridae family. Native to parts of South Asia, the Indian spotted eagle is a vulnerable species whose population figures are slowly declining. As a result of this, information about the species is somewhat limited, despite how widely known the eagle is. 

Appearance Medium-sized and stocky in appearance, the Greater Spotted Eagle is a predominantly brown-colored bird born with little white spots that grow into bold, eye-catching bands across the upper wings once full maturity has been reached. Then, once the Greater Spotted Eagle reaches maturity and becomes an adult, those bands will slowly begin to fade

The Wahlberg’s eagle is a majestic and unique raptor native to Sub-Saharan Africa, but as it’s quite a bit smaller than standard brown eagles, the species often flies under our radar (pun definitely intended). So, let’s take a closer look and give this beautiful bird the attention it deserves. Appearance As we’ve already touched upon,

Appearance Just like its name might suggest, the Short-Toed Snake Eagle is a bird of prey that is medium-sized with shorter talons than other birds of prey. On average, they have a length of around 25-28 inches (which is around 63-68cms) and an average wingspan that reaches around 185-195cms (which is the equivalent of 73-77