Verreaux's Eagle
Aquila verreauxii
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Least Concern
Wingspan
118.0 cm
Weight
4235.0 g
Family
Accipitridae
Order
Accipitriformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 118.0 cm | 46.5 in |
| Weight | 4235.0 g | 149.39 oz |
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Incubation: 43-46 days. Fledging: 90-98 days.
Clutch Size
1-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Family | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Aquila |
| Species | Aquila verreauxii |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | عقاب خدارية |
| Chinese | 黑雕 |
| French | Aigle de Verreaux |
| German | Kaffernadler |
| Japanese | コシジロイヌワシ |
| Korean | 흰허리독수리 |
| Portuguese | Águia-negra-africana |
| Russian | Кафрский орёл |
| Spanish | Águila cafre |
| Turkish | Afrika siyah kartalı |
Distribution
Verreaux's Eagle has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Verreaux's Eagle endangered?
The Verreaux's Eagle has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Verreaux's Eagle nest?
Incubation: 43-46 days. Fledging: 90-98 days.
How big is the Verreaux's Eagle?
The Verreaux's Eagle has a wingspan of 118.0 cm, weight of 4235.0 g.
What order and family does the Verreaux's Eagle belong to?
The Verreaux's Eagle (Aquila verreauxii) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.
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