Adult light morph © Geoffrey Groom eBird S27347685 Macaulay Library ML 24098841
Adult dark morph © David Tytherleigh
Juvenile light morph © Ákos Lumnitzer
Adult light morph © Stephen Murray

Little Eagle Hieraaetus morphnoides

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Identification

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Small, stocky eagle often mistaken for a kite. Both light and dark morphs occur in varying frequencies throughout its extensive range. In flight note diagnostic black wingtips and tail barring. Easily confused with Whistling Kite, but Little Eagle has shorter tail and dark leading edge to the wings. Can raise feathers on the back of the head to form a small black crest. Usually solitary.

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