Aquila fasciata
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.
Length
65cm to 72cm
Wingspan
150cm to 180cm
Weight
1.6kg to 2.4kg
Males and females have similar plumage
Primary Colour
Brown White
Secondary Colour
Black Grey
Beak Colour
Grey
Leg Colour
Yellow
Woodland
Garden
Wetland
Coastal
Urban
Farmland
Grassland
Desert
Tundra
Rainforest
Mountain
Savanna
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.
Sea level to 3,000 meters
Mediterranean, Subtropical, Tropical
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