Adult © John C. Mittermeier eBird S23174604 Macaulay Library ML 56275381
Immature © Yeray Seminario
Immature © Javi Elorriaga
Adult © Francisco Fernandes
Immature © Javi Elorriaga
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Adult © Antero Topp
Adult © Eugenio Collado
Immature © Yeray Seminario
Adult © Daniel Jauvin

Spanish Eagle Aquila adalberti

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Identification

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Rare eagle breeding only in Spain and Portugal, with some immatures dispersing into North Africa. Very similar to the closely-related Imperial Eagle, but is darker overall and adults have a distinctive white leading wing edge on the shoulders which can been seen from below when flying. Juveniles are rufous and largely unstreaked on the upperwings, underwings, and the breast compared to the heavily streaked Imperial Eagles. Mostly found in remote forested landscapes, especially those with a high density of rabbits.

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