Bonelli's Eagle (species: Aquila fasciata) in taxonomy (Gaia Guide)
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Aquila fasciata
Bonelli's Eagle


©Rafael Vila: Bonelli's Eagle (Aquila fasciata)

©Michael Sveikutis: Bonelli's Eagle (Aquila fasciata)

©Seshadri.K.S: Bonelli's Eagle (Aquila fasciata)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae
Genus Aquila
Species Aquila fasciata
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Distinguishing features

The upperparts of the adult are dark brown with a white patch between the wings. From below, the body is white with dark stripes, and the wings are blackish. The long tail is grey on top and white below and has a single broad black terminal band. The feet and eyes are yellow. Immature birds have deep buff underparts and underwing coverts, and have fine barring on the tail without the terminal band. (Wikipedia)

Size

  • From 55 cm to 66 cm (Length of specimen) - applies to Adults

Wingspan

  • Up to 170 cm and averaging 150 cm

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