The African hawk-eagle is a large bird of prey. Like all eagles, it belongs to the family Accipitridae. This species' feathered legs mark it as a member of the Aquilinae subfamily. The African hawk-ea
Early mature subadult African hawk-eagle, back not fully darkened and slightly mottled ventrally
A juvenile African hawk-eagle. Before they attain the pied appearance of adults, juveniles of the species appear as a somewhat nondescript rufous raptor.
A pair in Limpopo shown in the typical dry, warm but lush woodland habitat preferred by the species
The eastern imperial eagle is a large bird of prey that breeds in southeastern Europe and extensively through West and Central Asia. Most populations are migratory and winter in northeastern Africa, t
Closeup of an adult imperial eagle.
An eastern imperial eagle, probably an older subadult, in flight showing their characteristic flat, relatively narrow wings.
An adult imperial eagle in Hong Kong.