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Species that have a similar taxonomy to the Imperial eagle (Aquila heliaca)

Verreaux’s eagle (Aquila verreauxii)
Information on Verreaux’s eagle is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 21 Images 3 Videos
Greater spotted eagle (Aquila clanga)
A medium-sized eagle, the greater spotted eagle only has white spots as a juvenile, when they extend in bands across the upperwing. By... More 20 Images 1 Video
Lesser spotted eagle (Aquila pomarina)
The lesser spotted eagle is a medium-sized bird of prey with dark brown plumage, broad wings and a small bill. While there can be... More 16 Images 2 Videos
Golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos)
Although the majestic golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) is not Britain’s largest raptor (the white-tailed eagle exceeds it in size) nor... More 34 Images 10 Videos
Spanish imperial eagle (Aquila adalberti)
This large eagle has a pale cream head and neck, but dark brown feathers elsewhere. There is a distinctive white area on the shoulders and a... More 6 Images 4 Videos
Wahlberg’s eagle (Aquila wahlbergi)
Wahlberg’s eagle is a plain, medium-sized bird of prey with the distinction of probably being the most common eagle in Africa. Although... More 10 Images 0 videos
Steppe eagle (Aquila nipalensis)
A relatively large, handsome bird of prey, the steppe eagle closely resembles a number of related eagle species such as the tawny eagle... More 31 Images 7 Videos
Tawny eagle (Aquila rapax)
Common and widespread, the tawny eagle is a relatively large, handsome bird of prey, with heavily feathered legs. The plumage is generally... More 32 Images 1 Video
Indian spotted eagle (Aquila hastata)
Information on the Indian spotted eagle (Aquila hastata) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Gurney's eagle (Aquila gurneyi)
Information on the Gurney's eagle is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Semicollared hawk (Accipiter collaris)
Information on the semicollared hawk (Accipiter collaris) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Rufous-bellied eagle (Lophotriorchis kienerii)
Information on the Rufous-bellied eagle is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos
Cooper's hawk (Accipiter cooperii)
Information on Cooper's hawk (Accipiter cooperii) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 33 Images 3 Videos
White-bellied goshawk (Accipiter haplochrous)
Information on the white-bellied goshawk (Accipiter haplochrous) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Socotra buzzard (Buteo socotraensis)
Information on the Socotra buzzard (Buteo socotraensis) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Madagascar sparrowhawk (Accipiter madagascariensis)
Information on the Madagascar sparrowhawk is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 6 Images 1 Video
Madagascar harrier (Circus macrosceles)
Information on the Madagascar harrier (Circus macrosceles) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 9 Images 0 videos
White-bellied sea-eagle (Haliaeetus leucogaster)
Information on the white-bellied sea-eagle is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 24 Images 0 videos
Black eagle (Ictinaetus malayensis)
Information on the black eagle is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 1 Video
Crested serpent eagle (Spilornis cheela)
Information on the crested serpent eagle (Spilornis cheela) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 20 Images 1 Video
Black honey buzzard (Henicopernis infuscatus)
Information on the black honey buzzard is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Small sparrowhawk (Accipiter nanus)
Information on the small sparrowhawk (Accipiter nanus) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Congo serpent-eagle (Dryotriorchis spectabilis)
A relatively small bird of prey, the Congo serpent-eagle has short, rounded wings, an elongated tail and a slight crest at the top of the... More 1 Image 0 videos
Madagascar serpent-eagle (Eutriorchis astur)
Information on the Madagascar serpent-eagle (Eutriorchis astur) is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More 8 Images 0 videos
White-necked hawk (Leucopternis lacernulatus)
Information on the white-necked hawk is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Flores hawk-eagle (Spizaetus floris)
Information on the Flores hawk-eagle is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Red-shouldered hawk (Buteo lineatus)
A common hawk of forested areas in North America, the red-shouldered hawk (Buteo lineatus) has dark brown upperparts and white or grey... More 19 Images 1 Video
Ayres’s hawk-eagle (Hieraaetus ayresii)
Ayres’s hawk eagle is an exceptionally small eagle, identified by largely black upperparts, contrasting softly with white underparts that... More 8 Images 0 videos
Little sparrowhawk (Accipiter minullus)
Aptly named for its tiny size, the little sparrowhawk is also readily distinguished by the two white spots on the upperside of its central... More 6 Images 0 videos
New Guinea harpy eagle (Harpyopsis novaeguineae)
This elusive eagle inhabits the canopy of rainforest on the island of New Guinea, where its deep, resonating calls and grunts are frequently... More 4 Images 0 videos

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