18 Different Types of Eagles Present In the World With Pictures

Eagles are large, predatory birds that belong to the family Accipitridae and are divided into several genera, which do not have a striking resemblance to each other. These birds are distinguished by their fully feathered head, broad beak, strong feet, and curved talons. Eagles have been found all around the world, except Antarctica. How many eagle species can you name? Perhaps the bald eagle comes to mind. In this article, you’ll learn about all 18 species of eagles found around the world.

Mountain Hawk Eagle (Nisaetus nipalensis): Mountain hawk eagles have (relatively) small heads, large wings (4.27 to 5.41 ft), and a large wedge-shaped tail. They are dark brown on their back, head, and wings, pale underneath with brown belly bars and vertical, black throat streaks. They have feathered legs, a three-banded gray-brown tail, and a white-tipped crest. Mountain hawk eagles grow between 26.38 to 33.86 in. and weigh 3.97 to 7.72 lbs. Due to their body shape and proportions, mountain hawk eagles appear to be exceedingly large hawks. Aside from size, hawks lack the crest. They inhabit forested hills and other forests (coniferous, deciduous, and mixed) between 3281 and 11483 ft, in Southeast Asia, from the Himalayas to Japan. These eagles are opportunistic hunters, taking whatever prey is available (they often hunt from a perch). Prey includes birds, bats, reptiles, and small and medium mammals. They are listed as "least concern."