Types Of Eagles

The most prominent types of eagles

Eagles belong to the family Accipitridae, which belongs to the order of raptors (Accipitriformes), as they are considered diurnal birds of prey, meaning that they live most of the time during the day, which helps them to see their prey from high altitudes.

It is noteworthy that there are about 60 different types of eagles, and here comes the most important information about the types of eagles :

bald eagle

The bald eagle is one of the most famous types of eagles, and it is distinguished by its ability to adapt in various types of environments such as forests, swamps, mountainous areas, and many others, and its females weigh about 7 kg, and their wingspan may reach approximately two meters.

The bald eagle is distinguished by the presence of white feathers above its head and its dark brown body. It also lives throughout North America, Mexico, and Canada, and it is worth mentioning that it is the bird that represents the national symbol of the United States of America.

Spanish eagle

The Spanish imperial eagle is distinguished by the presence of white stripes on its shoulders, and its body is covered with brown feathers, and its length ranges between 70-80 cm, and its wingspan reaches about two meters.

The Spanish eagle is characterized as a long-lived bird, but it is threatened with extinction, so the Iberian Peninsula provides protection for it. These eagles live in the Iberian Peninsula, particularly in coastal and mountainous environments.

The golden eagle

The golden eagle is one of the most widespread eagles in the world, as the eagle lives in various continents , including North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. The golden eagle is characterized by its varied diet and its ability to live in various types of forest environments. mountainous, agricultural, and slope areas.

The golden eagle is distinguished by the distinctive color of its head feathers, which varies between brown and golden, and the length of the female of these eagles can exceed two meters, and its weight is approximately more than 6 kg.

Bonelli’s eagle

Bonelli’s eagle is endemic in the regions of the Mediterranean basin to Southeast Asia, specifically in the mountainous regions of it. The length of these eagles is 70 cm, and its wingspan reaches about 180 cm. It is distinguished by the brown color of its feathers, along with the presence of brown stripes. on his chest.

It is noteworthy that this species is threatened with extinction, specifically in France, due to several reasons, most notably the loss of its habitat, illegal hunting, and lead poisoning.

Harpy eagle

The harpy eagle is one of the largest and most powerful types of eagles in the world. It is one of the eagles of the tropics. It is endemic in jungles and rainforests that contain large trees. Harpy eagles are found in regions of Central America all the way to northern Argentina.

The length of this bird is about one meter, and the length of its wings reaches about 2 meters, and the color of its feathers tends to be white, and the length of its strong claws exceeds 10 cm. It is indicated that this species is threatened with extinction, as a result of the loss of its habitat.

Black and chestnut vulture

The home of the black-and-chestnut eagle (in English: Black-and-chestnut eagle) is native to the South American continent, and these eagles are distributed from the city of Venezuela to northeastern Argentina, and they live specifically in the forests of the Andes mountains.

It reaches a length of about 80 cm, and has a leaden feather color, in addition to the presence of black lines on its chest, in addition to the presence of the crest above its head. The eyes of these eagles are distinguished by the color of the orange iris, and it is indicated that this species is also threatened with extinction.

Steller’s sea eagle

The Steller’s sea eagle (in English: Steller’s sea eagle) is a marine species, as it lives in northeastern Asia near the coastal areas, and these eagles are about one meter long, and their wingspan reaches about 2.5 meters.

crowned eagle

The crowned eagle lives in sub-Saharan Africa, specifically in dense forests, and enjoys its small size compared to other types of eagles, but it can reach a length of 90 cm, and its wingspan is about 1.8 m.

Their bodies are covered with dark red feathers with some cream-colored spots, and they have round wings and a shorter length than the rest of the eagles. These species prefer hunting in the jungles and forests, because they help them fly and move easier, and these birds play an effective role in the areas where they live. Humans, by hunting harmful animals.

White-tailed eagle

The white-tailed eagle is a sea bird, and the reason for its name is due to the presence of white feathers on its tail, and it is considered one of the long-lived bird species, whose age may reach about 25 years.

It can reach a length of about 90 cm, and its wingspan is about 2.5 m. Its body is covered with coffee-colored feathers, which gradually fade in color at the head area. These eagles settle on the northern coasts of the continents of Europe and Asia.

Philippine eagle

The Philippine eagle resides in the Philippine forests, and its body is covered with brown and white feathers, in addition to the presence of white feathers on the crest area above its head, and its eyes are distinguished by the color of gray and blue iris, and the height of these eagles is approximately one meter, while the length of Wingspan exceeding two metres.

The Philippine eagle is called the monkey eater, because monkeys are its main food source, and it is noteworthy that this type of eagle is threatened with extinction, as a result of the pollution of its habitats and illegal hunting.

Characteristics of eagles

Eagles have several common characteristics among them, the most prominent of which are:

Eagles belong to the order of large birds of prey.
Eagles live all over the world, preferring to live in dense forests and above tall trees.
Eagles prefer to build their nests in places that are difficult for others to reach, as the incubation period for eggs lasts for a period ranging between 6-8 weeks.
It has a heavy beak, and large legs with curved and strong claws.
Feathers cover her head, and she is often crowned with it.
Vultures feed mainly on live prey, and rely on the method of surprising the prey, and then pounce on it suddenly.
It hunts a number of live prey, including: the owl, the sloth bird, the parrot, and others.
Vultures are monogamous, meaning they have one partner for life, while they continue to use the same nest each year.

What is the difference between eagles and other birds of prey?

Eagles differ from diurnal birds of prey, such as hawks and kites, as they have a different anatomical structure. Here are the most prominent differences between eagles and other birds of prey:

Comparisons	the Eagles	wild birds
the size	Larger than birds of prey.	Smaller than eagles.
Power	Their bodies are very strong.	Their bodies are less robust than eagles.
wing shape	The wings of eagles are wide and large, and the feathers at the end are in the form of fingers.	The wings of birds of prey, such as falcons, are conical in shape, and feathers gather at the end in the form of a point.
The shape of the beak	The beak of an eagle is hooked, and does not have serrated edges.	The beak of birds of prey, like falcons, is also hooked, but has serrated edges on the upper mandible.
the speed	The speed of eagles is lower than that of birds of prey.	The speed of birds of prey is higher than that of eagles, which may exceed 300 km/h.