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.

Blyth's Hawk-Eagle (Nisaetus alboniger): Blyth's hawk-eagle is a medium-sized eagle (19.69 to 23.62 in, and roughly 1.83 lbs.) with dark gray to black head, back, and wings. They have a white underpart and neck, with black spots and bars. They have broad, rounded wings (between 3.28 and 3.77 ft), which they use to circle and swoop down on prey, including birds, bats, lizards, and other small mammals. These eagles occur in Borneo, the Malay Peninsula, Singapore, and Sumatra, where they inhabit open woodlands and forests (montane, wet, dry, etc.). Although these "least concern" eagles have "hawk" in their names, they belong to an eagle genus. They are called hawk eagles because they share certain adaptations with true hawks.