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Greater Spotted Eagle
Clanga clanga
Greater Spotted Eagle (Clanga clanga) — Birds of Prey of Europe & Northern Asia.
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The Greater Spotted Eagle (Clanga clanga) is a member of the Accipitridae family found in Europe & Northern Asia. Adults weigh 2.2 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 Clanga
- Species clanga
Quick facts
- Weight
- 2.2 kg
- Diet
- Vertebrate hunters
- Family
- Accipitridae
- Order
- Accipitriformes
- Habitat
- Wetland, lake & coast
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Greater Spotted Eagle preys mainly on other vertebrates.
Behaviour
A bird of wetlands, it uses a wide range of foraging strategies.
Migration
The Greater Spotted Eagle is migratory, making regular seasonal journeys between its breeding and non-breeding ranges.
The Greater Spotted Eagle (Clanga clanga) is a member of the Accipitridae family, within the order Accipitriformes. It occurs naturally across Europe & Northern Asia. Its distribution covers PAL c Europe to e Siberia and n China.
It is a very large bird. Adults weighs around 2.2 kg, with a wing length of about 51.1 cm and a tail of around 26.1 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.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 9 million km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Greater Spotted Eagle?
The Greater Spotted Eagle is a very large bird that weighs around 2.2 kg.
Where does the Greater Spotted Eagle live?
The Greater Spotted Eagle is found across Europe & Northern Asia with a range covering PAL c Europe to e Siberia and n China, where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.
What family does the Greater Spotted Eagle belong to?
The Greater Spotted Eagle (Clanga clanga) belongs to the Accipitridae family, in the order Accipitriformes.
What does the Greater Spotted Eagle eat?
The Greater Spotted Eagle preys mainly on other vertebrates.
Does the Greater Spotted Eagle migrate?
The Greater Spotted Eagle is migratory, making regular seasonal journeys between its breeding and non-breeding ranges.
Is the Greater Spotted 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 Greater Spotted Eagle make?
1 real field recording of the Greater Spotted Eagle — including its flight call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Greater Spotted Eagle's range?
The Greater Spotted Eagle has a mapped global range of about 9 million km².
Conservation
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