18 Different Types of Eagles Present In the World With Pictures

Booted Eagle (Hieraaetus pennatus): Booted eagles are medium-sized birds (17.72 to 21.65 in and 1.57 to 2.15 lbs.) that resemble buzzards. They have long black primary feathers, a long square tail, and feathered legs. There are two color varieties. The less common dark form has a pale head and neck with darker streaks and a white forehead. While most of the body is dark brown, the tail is pale. The light /pale form has white legs and a lighter underside. The back is gray, and the head is faded rufous. Booted eagles are a migratory species that winters in Africa and India. Their distribution includes Southern Europe, North Africa, and Southern Asia (including Japan), where they inhabit forests and open lands in mountainous regions, slopes, and hills in areas up to 9,843 feet. They regularly hunt in open areas where they soar (on 3.61 to 4.27 ft wings) and dive onto prey. They also perch and wait for prey to walk past, which includes lizards, small birds, rabbits, and other small mammals. These eagles poach eggs from nests. Their conservation status is least concern.