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Spanish Imperial Eagle
Aquila adalberti
Spanish Imperial Eagle (Aquila adalberti) — Birds of Prey of Europe & Northern Asia.
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The Spanish Imperial Eagle (Aquila adalberti) is a member of the Accipitridae family found in Europe & Northern Asia. Adults weigh 3 kg. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Accipitriformes
- Family Accipitridae Kites, Hawks, Eagles
- Genus Aquila
- Species adalberti
Quick facts
- Weight
- 3 kg
- Diet
- Vertebrate hunters
- Family
- Accipitridae
- Order
- Accipitriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
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Vulnerable
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Spanish Imperial Eagle preys mainly on other vertebrates.
Behaviour
A bird of dense woodland, it uses a wide range of foraging strategies.
Migration
The Spanish Imperial Eagle is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
The Spanish Imperial Eagle (Aquila adalberti) is a member of the Accipitridae family, within the order Accipitriformes. Its range spans Europe & Northern Asia. Its distribution covers PAL Spain, Portugal, also Morocco.
It is a very large bird. Adults weighs around 3 kg, with a wing length of about 59.3 cm and a tail of around 29.7 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 131,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Spanish Imperial Eagle?
The Spanish Imperial Eagle is a very large bird that weighs around 3 kg.
Where does the Spanish Imperial Eagle live?
The Spanish Imperial Eagle is found across Europe & Northern Asia with a range covering PAL Spain, Portugal, also Morocco, where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Spanish Imperial Eagle belong to?
The Spanish Imperial Eagle (Aquila adalberti) belongs to the Accipitridae family, in the order Accipitriformes.
What does the Spanish Imperial Eagle eat?
The Spanish Imperial Eagle preys mainly on other vertebrates.
Does the Spanish Imperial Eagle migrate?
The Spanish Imperial Eagle is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
Is the Spanish Imperial Eagle endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
What sound does the Spanish Imperial Eagle make?
1 real field recording of the Spanish Imperial Eagle — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Spanish Imperial Eagle's range?
The Spanish Imperial Eagle has a mapped global range of about 131,000 km².
Conservation
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