Spanish Eagle
NameSpanish Eagle
Common NameSpanish Imperial Eagle
Scientific NameAquila adalberti
FamilyAccipitridae
Wingspan (cm)197.5
Length (cm)78.5
Weight (g)3400
Plumage DetailsAdults are dark brown overall with a contrasting pale golden-buff head and neck. They possess prominent white patches on the leading edge of the shoulders (scapulars) and a dark tail with a broad white terminal band. Juveniles are much paler, sandy-buff, gradually acquiring adult plumage over several years.
Vocalization / CallTypically a deep, barking 'krau-krau-krau' or 'go-go-go' call, often heard during the breeding season or when agitated.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Iberian Peninsula, primarily found in Spain and Portugal.
Identifying Featureslarge size, dark brown plumage, pale golden head and neck, white shoulder patches, broad white tail band (adults)
Description
The Spanish Imperial Eagle is a large, dark raptor with a distinctive pale golden head and neck. It is a powerful predator, primarily feeding on rabbits, and inhabits open woodlands and Mediterranean forests. This species is endemic to the Iberian Peninsula.
