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.

Golden Eagle

Golden Eagle

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Booted Eagle

Booted Eagle

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White-tailed Eagle

White-tailed Eagle

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Bonellis Eagle

Bonelli’s Eagle

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Greater Spotted Eagle

Greater Spotted Eagle

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Eastern Imperial Eagle

Eastern Imperial Eagle

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Lesser Spotted Eagle

Lesser Spotted Eagle

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Spanish Imperial Eagle

Spanish Imperial Eagle

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Short-toed Eagle

Short-toed Eagle

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Steppe Eagle

Steppe Eagle

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Osprey

Osprey

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