Eagles are famous birds all of us are aware of for their preying skills, giant-sized wings, and fierce looks. But did you know there is more than one variety of eagles? There are numerous different types of eagles present globally, and they vary as per the species. While all of them may belong to the same family, they definitely are not entirely the same in looks and features. Today, let us learn all about the species of eagles present around us globally.

Eagle and the Characteristics:

Eagle belongs to the family Accipitridae and the order Accipitriformes. It has an enormous big and heavy beak, bigfoot, and a popular prey animal. In addition, it has a feathered head, is very good in flight, and is pretty ponderous in nature. In most cases, eagles prefer live prey. They nest in very tall trees and hunt sloths, monkeys, and similar animals. However, the Eagle’s appearance differs from their kinds and species but mostly appears in black, brown, and grey shades. They are native to several countries and continents, except Antarctica. There are over 60 species of Eagles on earth and primarily found in Asia, Africa, and Europe.

Classification of Eagle Species:

While there are several types of eagles globally, these kinds of them can be grouped based on specific similar characteristics and species. Here is one such classification.

Serpent Eagles:

These are the most common eagles that belong to Asia and African continents. The serpent eagles are popular species that hunt and go after reptiles and snakes. These eagles come with very sharp and powerful beaks, clear and distant vision, and are silent too. These characteristics of being sharp, clear, powerful in nature make them distinct from other species in being excellent hunters. They aren’t, however, enormous like other species of eagles when compared.