Eagles

Eagles are stunning creatures, so proud and graceful. And Bonelli’s Eagle is certainly no exception. They are also extremely agile flyers and are one of the most aggressive eagles. The Bonelli’s Eagle is a beautiful bird of prey, athletically proportioned, with dark wings and tail contrasting with its whitish body. Sadly, however, they may not […]

The lesser spotted eagle (scientifically known as Clanga pomarina) is an Eastern European bird of prey in the Accipitridae family. This is a medium-sized eagle with a conservation status of Least Concern that was once considered the same species as the Indian spotted eagle.  Despite its conservation status and widely distributed population, there are still

The Aquila nipalensis, or steppe eagle, as its name suggests is a bird of prey that prefers a wide, open habitat and is native to both Europe and Asia.  Appearance The steppe eagle is a member of the subgenus Aquilinae, or “booted eagle”, which means that it has feathered legs. A large, physically strong, and

The black hawk-eagle, or known to some as the tyrant hawk-eagle is a neotropical bird of prey commonly found in Central America.  Unless you’ve visited the likes of Colombia or Argentina, then you may not have been able to witness this spectacular bird yourself yet.  That’s why we thought we’d write this ultimate guide to

The long-crested eagle is an African bird of prey that belongs to the Accipitridae (eagle) family. The species was until recently thought to be monotypic, which means that there are no subspecies of its biological genus, but some biologists have posited, the as yet unproven theory that the long-crested eagle is part of a clade

If you’ve ever been privileged to gaze over the skies of South America, you might have been lucky enough to spot the dark and brooding shape of a black and chestnut eagle, commonly known as Isidor’s Eagle. This eagle has a very distinctive look, with a sharp hooked beak and plumed head. These eagles have

The Spanish Eagle, also known as the Iberian Imperial Eagle is a species of eagle that is native to the Iberian Peninsula in Spain and Portugal. Its Latin name, or binomial, Aquila adalberti, was given to it as a way of celebrating and remembering the life of Prince Aldabert of Bavaria, who was a member

Appearance The Black-Chested Buzzard-Eagle is a hybrid bird that hails from areas of South America. This buzzard-eagle is typically very large in size with long, broad wings that extend past its back – regardless of gender. As for the Black-chested Buzzard Eagle’s tail, the adult tends to have a short tail that forms the shape

The majestic Verreaux eagle is a fascinating member of the bird of prey family. Its scientific name is Aquild and is named after Jules Verreaux, who was a French botanist and visited Africa in the 18th century. It’s a large, jet black bird and resides in South and East Africa amongst the mountainous areas. The