Greater Spotted Eagle

Also known as Clanga clanga, Aquila clanga, Spotted eagle

species of bird

AI overview

The Greater Spotted Eagle is a large bird of prey found across Europe and Asia that hunts fish, birds, and small mammals from high perches and in flight. This species is considered vulnerable to extinction due to habitat loss and human persecution, making it important for conservation efforts in its native regions.

AI-generated from the Wikipedia summary — may contain errors.

Wikidata facts

Image: Great spotted Eagle I2 IMG 8358.jpg

Sources (6)

via Wikidata · CC0

Article

The greater spotted eagle (Clanga clanga), also called the spotted eagle, is a large migratory bird of prey in the family Accipitridae.

It is a member of the subfamily Aquilinae, commonly known as "booted eagles". It was once classified as a member of the genus Aquila, but has been reclassified to the distinct genus Clanga, along with the two other species of spotted eagle.