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". [2]

Adults are large and quite uniform dark brown eagles with very broad wings and short tails. Single white "comma" mark at the wrist of the underwing. Similar to the Lesser Spotted Eagle, which is smaller, paler, and more contrasting. Juveniles are more boldly patterned with numerous prominent dirty white spots on the back and upper wings.

The Greater spotted eagle (Clanga clanga) is a large migratory bird of prey, a member of the subfamily Aquilinae, commonly known as "booted eagles". Greater spotted eagles favor wetter habitats than most other booted eagles and hunt their prey by gliding from hidden perches over marshes or wet fields.

Status: scarce but present over a vast area, from East Europe to North China. Most of the population winters in the middle east, Africa and southern Asia. About 15% (300-400 ind.) of the European population winters in southern Europe, especially in Greece and locally in Spain, France, Italy, Albania, Bulgaria and Turkey.

2020年12月8日 · Identifying The Greater Spotted Eagle. This is a handsome, medium-sized eagle with a dark brown plumage. Its head, wings, and tail are markedly darker than its body plumage creating a subtle but noticeable contrast. Characteristic white spots concentrated on the upper-wings and above the tale area form a U-shaped marking.

The Greater Spotted Eagle is one of the most vulnerable raptors in Europe, which is currently in decline in the westernmost part of its range. And while it has a relatively large distribution, it doesn’t have a high population density in most areas, which means that local populations are very vulnerable to adverse events.

2023年7月26日 · The Greater Spotted Eagle is a bird of prey for breeding. It enjoys large, wet plains forests where it can hide its nest, but it also hunts in open habitats. Its breeding territory thus includes pure forest blocks interspersed with marshes, meadows, riparian woods, and watercourses or ponds.

The greater spotted eagle, occasionally just called the spotted eagle, is a large bird of prey. Like all typical eagles, it belongs to the family Accipitridae. Its feathered legs indicate it as a member of the subfamily Aquilinae, also known as the “booted eagles”.

The Greater Spotted Eagle (Clanga clanga), a majestic bird of prey, is a member of the booted eagle subfamily Aquilinae. This large raptor is characterized by its dark brown plumage, contrasting yellow beak, and broad wings that reach the tail tip.

Powered by Esri. This species has a small population which is suspected to be declining at a rate of >30% over three generations as a result of extensive habitat loss and persistent persecution. It is therefore listed as Vulnerable. BirdLife International (2025) Species factsheet: Greater Spotted Eagle Clanga clanga.