European Eagles
There are currently 10 eagle species breeding in Europe. Out of these 10 eagle species, 6 belong to the genus Aquila, 2 belong to the genus Clanga, 1 belongs to the genus Haliaeetus, and 1 belongs to the genus Circaetus.
Most European Eagles are medium-sized to very large birds of prey, with the largest one (the White-tailed Eagle) reaching a wingspan of 2.5 meters. The only European raptors bigger than this are the large vulture species.
We’ve also included the Osprey in this category, although it is not really an Eagle. The Osprey belongs in a taxonomically distinct grouping of the Accipitridae, but for the sake of convenience we have included it with the eagles.
