Greater Spotted Eagle
Clanga clanga
Conservation Status
VulnerableAves · Accipitriformes · Accipitridae
About
The greater spotted eagle, also called the spotted eagle, is a large migratory bird of prey in the family Accipitridae.
Fun Fact
It is not unusual for adults to have slightly paler wing linings, similar to lesser spotted eagles, but only a single (not double) whitish crescent at the base of primaries.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in open wet forests and forest edges, often adjoining marshes, swampy patches, bogs, or wet meadows, as well as river-valley woodlands and floodplain forests.
Diet
Prey on amphibians, reptiles (mainly small-to-mid-sized snakes), and occasionally small fish and insects.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Degradation
- Overexploitation
- Invasive Species
- Climate Change
External Data Sources
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