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With a piercing gaze and powerful wings, this formidable raptor soars over rugged landscapes from Europe to Asia, hunting with remarkable precision.

Visual Identification

Appearance

The Bonelli's Eagle is a large, powerful raptor with a distinctive appearance. Adults display dark brown upperparts contrasting with a white underside, often streaked with black. The long, broad wings and barred tail are characteristic features, while the head shows a pale throat and dark 'moustache' markings.

Females are noticeably larger than males but share similar plumage. Juveniles have rufous-brown upperparts and buff underparts, gradually acquiring adult plumage over several years.

Size

Length

65cm to 72cm

Wingspan

150cm to 180cm

Weight

1.6kg to 2.4kg

Colours

Males and females have similar plumage

Primary Colour

Brown White

Secondary Colour

Black Grey

Beak Colour

Grey

Leg Colour

Yellow

Habitat and Distribution

Habitats

Woodland

The Bonelli's Eagle can be found in Woodland habitats.

Garden

The Bonelli's Eagle is not typically found in Garden habitats.

Wetland

The Bonelli's Eagle is not typically found in Wetland habitats.

Coastal

The Bonelli's Eagle is not typically found in Coastal habitats.

Urban

The Bonelli's Eagle is not typically found in Urban habitats.

Farmland

The Bonelli's Eagle is not typically found in Farmland habitats.

Grassland

The Bonelli's Eagle can be found in Grassland habitats.

Desert

The Bonelli's Eagle is not typically found in Desert habitats.

Tundra

The Bonelli's Eagle is not typically found in Tundra habitats.

Rainforest

The Bonelli's Eagle is not typically found in Rainforest habitats.

Mountain

The Bonelli's Eagle can be found in Mountain habitats.

Savanna

The Bonelli's Eagle is not typically found in Savanna habitats.

Distribution

Bonelli's Eagles inhabit a range of open to semi-open landscapes, from Mediterranean coastal areas to arid mountain ranges. They prefer rugged, rocky terrain with cliffs for nesting, interspersed with woodland and open areas for hunting.

Their distribution spans from southern Europe and North Africa, across the Middle East, to parts of South and Southeast Asia. In Europe, they are most common in Spain and Portugal, with smaller populations in southern France and Italy.

Elevation Range

Sea level to 3,000 meters

Climate zones

Mediterranean, Subtropical, Tropical

Distribution Map

This map gives you a rough idea of where you might spot a Bonelli's Eagle. The coloured areas show countries where these birds have been seen.

A few things to keep in mind:

  • Birds might not be everywhere in the coloured areas, for example, they may be present around the coast of that country
  • Where birds live can change with seasons and available food
  • This map is quite simple - it doesn't show exact locations

We're working on making our maps even better! Soon, we hope to show you:

  • More detailed maps for bigger countries, including state and region
  • How birds move around during different seasons