Eastern Imperial Eagle
Aquila heliaca
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<birdfyi-bird slug="aquila-heliaca"></birdfyi-bird>The Eastern Imperial Eagle (Aquila heliaca) is a bird species in the family Accipitridae (hawks, eagles & kites), within the order Accipitriformes (hawks & eagles). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 116.4 cm and a weight of 3.2 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 116.4 cm | 45.8 in |
| Weight | 3215.0 g | 113.41 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 43 days. Fledging: 60-77 days.
Clutch Size
1-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Family | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Aquila |
| Species | Aquila heliaca |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | ملكة العقبان الشرقية |
| Chinese | 白肩雕 |
| French | Aigle impérial |
| German | Östlicher Kaiseradler |
| Indonesian | Elang kekaisaran timur |
| Japanese | カタシロワシ |
| Korean | 흰죽지수리 |
| Portuguese | Águia-imperial-oriental |
| Russian | могильник |
| Spanish | águila imperial oriental |
| Turkish | Şah kartal |
| Vietnamese | Đại bàng đầu nâu |
Distribution
Eastern Imperial Eagle has been recorded in 6 countries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Accipitridae family