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.

Black Hawk-Eagle (Spizaetus tyrannus): Black hawk eagles are black overall, with white "checkers" on their underwings and a banded tail. They also have short crests, feathered legs, and yellow feet. Reaching between 23 to 28 in, these are relatively light eagles (2 to 2.9 lbs.) with a wingspan of 4.58 ft. The crest around their heads is called a "facial disk," It assists in focusing sound waves to the eagle's ears (similar to cupping your hands behind your ears). This enhanced sound helps black hawk eagles hunt. Their distribution includes Southern Mexico through Central and South America to eastern Peru, where they inhabit lowland tropical forests (gallery, humid, and moist) below 6562 feet and forest edges.