Birds found:
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Haliaeetus albicilla
Family:
Kites, hawks and eagles
Length:
70cm to 90cm
Wingspan:
200cm to 240cm
Weight:
3.5kg to 5.5kg
Other birds in the Kites, hawks and eagles family
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Identification
Birds of Prey in the UK (Complete Guide)
Eagles in the UK (Types And Where To Find Them)
Facts
What is a Group of Eagles Called?
Crowned Eagle
The Crowned eagle or African crowned eagle is a powerful eagle from the family Accipitridae which includes both eagles and many other birds of prey. Dubbed the ‘most powerful eagle in Africa’, the Crowned eagle is a long-lengthed bird of prey with a large wingspan of around 1.8m. Occupying diverse habitats stretching much of Sub-Saharan Africa, the Crowned eagle is capable of catching prey some 4 to 6 times its weight.
Harpy Eagle
The Harpy Eagle is one of the most powerful and largest raptors, found throughout the Neotropical realm. Also, known as the Brazilian harpy eagle, or American harpy eagle, the species is monotypic meaning that no sub-species exist. The species has been allotted a “Near Threatened” status by the IUCN, meaning significant steps must be taken to conserve this wonderful bird of prey from extinction.
Steller’s Sea-Eagle
One of the world’s largest birds of prey, it is also known as Steller’s Fish Eagle, the White Shouldered Eagle and a Pacific Sea Eagle. The bird is monotypic meaning there are no subspecies.
Whistling Kite
A medium-sized raptor found across Australia, New Caledonia and New Guinea.
Booted Eagle
Europe’s smallest eagle, the booted eagle, otherwise known as the Booted Hawk Eagle, prefers the warmer climes of southern Europe and south central Asia and whilst not threatened globally, its population within Europe is showing signs of decline.
Bonelli’s Eagle
A member of the sub-family of booted eagles due to its feather covered legs and named after the famous Italian ornithologist Franco Andrea Bonelli, the species is considered endangered across Europe but secure elsewhere within its range.
Sparrowhawk
Small, acrobatic hunter of song birds.
Rough-Legged Buzzard
Red Kite
Long wings and forked tail frame a glowing red body.
Montagu's Harrier
This long distance migrant is named after Colonel George Montagu (1753 – 1815), an Englishman who, upon retirement from the British army, became a renowned naturalist and author of an Alphabetical Synopsis of British Birds, published in 1802. There are 16 species of harrier today, all of which are recognised as elegant, soaring birds of prey of the genus Circus meaning circle.
Marsh Harrier
European Honey Buzzard
The European Honey-Buzzard, which is monotypic, is classified as a bird of prey and is one of six species of Honey-Buzzards from the family Accipitridae, which also includes Kites, Vultures, Harriers, Hawks and Eagles.
Hen Harrier
Goshawk
Golden Eagle
Majesty, beauty, and sheer physical power.
Buzzard
The buzzard is a medium-sized hawk and is a common sight in the skies of Britain.
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