Lesser Spotted Eagle
NameLesser Spotted Eagle
Common NameLesser Spotted Eagle
Scientific NameClanga pomarina
FamilyAccipitridae
Wingspan (cm)155
Length (cm)61
Weight (g)1500
Plumage DetailsAdults have uniform dark brown plumage, often appearing slightly lighter on the head and neck. The flight feathers are darker, and the undertail coverts are typically paler. The cere and feet are bright yellow. Juveniles are similar but may show pale spots on the wing coverts.
Vocalization / CallIts call is a distinctive, high-pitched, dog-like 'yip-yip-yip' or 'kye-kye-kye', often repeated several times, especially during display flights.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, wetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds across Eastern Europe and Western Asia, with its range extending from Germany eastward. It undertakes a long migration to winter in sub-Saharan Africa.
Identifying Featuresmedium-sized brown eagle, yellow cere and feet, distinctive dog-like call, often hunts on the ground, migratory
Description
This medium-sized raptor is characterized by its overall brown plumage and a distinctive yellow cere. It is a migratory species, often found hunting small prey in open woodlands and agricultural areas, frequently on the ground.
