Types of Eagle in the world

Eagles are considered as one of the most majestic birds in the world. These beautiful creatures are often used as symbols of strength and power. Eagles can fly high and fast, so they are very common site to view. It is estimated that there are more than 500 species of eagles in the world. Eagles belong to order called “Aves” which means birds and are carnivores by nature. There are 4 types of eagle in the world according to their size and habitat:

Golden Eagle

A golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) is a bird in the family Accipitridae. It is one of two species in the genus Aquila, the other being the bald eagle. The two species are commonly referred to as eagles, but they are not closely related and are not necessarily closely related to each other.

The golden eagle is a large bird, with a wingspan of up to 2.5 m (8 ft). It is widely distributed throughout the Palearctic and Africa. In general it prefers to live in forests and woodland, but will range into semi-desert. It often perches on top of tall trees to hunt for prey (mainly small birds), but also takes rabbits from the ground and rodents from beneath trees or shrubs. It is found over much of Europe, North Africa and western Asia as well as parts of northern and central India and some areas of China. Golden eagles have also been recorded breeding on the Kerguelen Islands off Antarctica

White-tailed eagle

The white-tailed eagle is the largest of all eagles. It has a wingspan of up to 2.6 meters (8 ft) and a body length of up to 1.2 meters (4 ft). The white-tailed eagle is also known as the common buzzard and is one of the most widely distributed species of birds.

The white-tailed eagle is native to Europe, Africa, Asia and North America. It is found on every continent except Antarctica and Oceania. In North America, it can be found in Canada, Alaska, northern parts of the United States and Greenland.

White-tailed eagles are large raptors with dark brown or black feathers on their bodies. Their heads are light brown or gray with a large hooked beak that they use to catch prey such as rabbits or rodents. They have large eyes that face forward like other eagles do but have yellow irises instead of red eyes like other raptors do.

White-tailed eagles eat fish, carrion, small mammals and birds. They can also hunt for larger prey later in life including hares, deer or moose calves if they are old enough

Harpy Eagle

The Harpy eagle (Harpia harpyja) is a large bird of prey with a wingspan of 1.5–2 m (4 ft 11 in–6 ft 5 in), and a body mass from 14 to 22 kg (31 to 47 lb). The adult has a dark brown back, white underparts and a large head. The head is not fully feathered and has a short crest on the top of the skull. Harpies have stout legs, long talons and stout beaks that are used to kill their prey by smashing it to death against rock ledges or trees.

Harpies hunt over open country, but also prey on small mammals such as mice, rats and rabbits. They live in pairs or family groups during the breeding season. In flight they stretch their necks out straight forward, then arch their wings back so that they can beat them rapidly while soaring high above their territory. This may help them spot predators approaching from below, which would otherwise be hidden from view by trees or other obstacles.

The Harpy eagle was previously considered to be closely related to the Eurasian eagle-owl (Bubo bubo), but DNA studies suggest it is more closely related to Steller's sea eagle (Haliaeetus