Greater Spotted Eagle

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Greater Spotted Eagle (<em>Clanga clanga</em>) is a species of Kites, Hawks, Eagles (<em>Accipitridae</em>) in the order Hawks, Eagles and Allies.

Overview

Greater Spotted Eagle (Clanga clanga) is a species of Kites, Hawks, Eagles (Accipitridae) in the order Hawks, Eagles and Allies. A dark brown eagle with a pale rump patch and broad wings; hunts over wetlands and steppe, feeding on waterbirds and carrion; a threatened migrant.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Clanga; binomial: Clanga clanga; authority: (Pallas, 1811). Typical size: 60-70cm. Average lifespan: 15-25 years.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Palearctic. Non-breeding range: sw Asia, ne AF, OR.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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