Despite the strength and intelligence of these birds, however, eagles are also exceptionally vulnerable to different risks raptors face because of their long reproductive cycles and slow population growth. More than 30 eagle species—nearly half of all species of eagles—are considered vulnerable, threatened, or endangered.
Knowing which species need extra protection is the first step toward protecting all of these noble raptors. While none of the different types of eagles are officially designated, these birds' names often help sort them into different unofficial classifications.
These casual notations are based on the birds' preferred prey or similarities to other raptors, such as:. It is important to note that these unofficial classifications are not exclusive. Many eagles that are not called "fish-eagles" still hunt fish, many eagles not called "hawk-eagles" can still look similar to hawks, and many eagles not called "snake-eagles" will prey on any snakes they can catch.
Because these birds have wide ranges, it is also common for a single eagle species to have several different common names, each of which may highlight a different characteristic or trait. Because common names can be so widely varied and confusing, learning and using birds' scientific names to note individual species is always a good idea for official lists and records.
Actively scan device characteristics for identification. Use precise geolocation data. They have hooked beaks, strong legs, and sharp talons. No, hawks are not a type of eagle. Eagles are generally larger, and stronger- and therefore feed on larger prey animals. Eagles can be found on every continent except for Antarctica. You can see the location of each of the species in the tables above. Learn more about the largest eagles in the world. The smallest eagle is the Great Nicobar Serpent-Eagle.
It weighs 1 pound grams and has a body length of Did you know? Eagles mate for life. Learn about 28 other animals that also mate for life. Squirrels are a favorite food of eagles around the world. Do squirrels eat meat? Do you have a question about a specific eagle? Their plumage is greyish-whitish in color and they have rows of feathers that act as a kind of crest.
Its talons are over four inches in length and its beak, which it uses to catch its prey, is equally powerful. This species is considered almost threatened due to the destruction of its environment. Also known as Isidor's Eagle, they are native to South America and can be found from Venezuela to northeastern Argentina.
They mainly inhabit the jungles of the Andes. They can reach almost 80 cm in length and are characterized by their dark plumage which is ochre with black stripes on the breast as well as a crest on the head. Their orange iris is another feature that makes them so special. This is another species that is considered threatened because it is dependent on large trees for nesting which are becoming increasingly rare due to the destruction of forests.
This large eagle species is endemic to Northeast Asia where it forages and lives near the coasts. They measure a meter in length and have a wingspan of 2. This type of eagle specie is considered, alongside the harpy, to be one of the largest and most powerful specimens. There is no doubt that its most notable feature is a powerful yellow colored beak and legs of the same color.
They use both adroitly for fishing as it is a marine species. Its plumage is dark brown with white details on the forehead, wings and thighs. This is a species that is considered vulnerable due to overfishing which both limits its food source as well as pollutes the water. This type of eagle native to sub-Saharan Africa and lives in dense forests. They are slightly smaller than most types of eagles.
However, with a size of 90 cm and a wing span of 1. Their plumage is dark red with cream-colored spots. Their wings are notable for their shape as they are rounder and shorter than most eagle species. It is characteristic eagles that hunt inside forests and jungles as they allow them better mobility. This species of eagle is a very important to the areas in which they live as they prey on mammals which affect the human population negatively.
This type of eagle is distributed on the coasts of northern Europe and Asia. They occupy the same ecological niche as the bald eagle, except outside of the Americas. They are also a type of sea eagle , meaning they are considered a type of water bird. Their length is about 90 cm and it has a wide wing span of almost 2. Their coloring is coffee with lighter tones on the the head plumage.
As their name suggests, they have characteristic white feathers on their tail. They are another eagle species that lives a long time and have a lifespan of over 25 years. This species of eagle is endemic to Australia and southern New Guinea. It is a species that inhabits several different environments, but to nest it needs large trees up to 30 meters tall or, in the absence of trees, it can also nest on the edge of cliffs. Their wedge-shaped tail gives them their name and their wingspan is more than 2 meters.
They are one of the largest types of eagles. Their reddish brown plumage darkens as they age. This species was hunted because it was thought to attack cattle, but nowadays it is protected by law in Australia. This species of eagle is endemic to the Philippine forests. Its plumage is brown and white, but they have a crest of white feathers around the head which give it the appearance of a lion. In addition, its irises are a distinctive gray-blue in color. They measures about 1 meter in length and their wingspan is over 2 meters.
It is also known as the monkey-eating eagle these animals are one of their main sources of food. This eagle species is listed as critically endangered due to pollution, illegal hunting and mining.
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