Indian Spotted Eagle

Clanga hastata (Lesson, RP, 1831)

Indian Spotted Eagle, Clanga hastata, is a bird of prey in the family Accipitridae and order Accipitriformes, breeding in northern India within the Oriental Region. It is found in agricultural landscapes and tropical dry forests. This eagle is broad-headed and has the widest mouth among the spotted eagles. Adults are paler than their relatives, with darker eyes that stand out against the plumage. Young birds show a glossy brown plumage with creamy feather tips on the head and neck, light brown upper tail coverts with white barring, and large creamy spots on the median coverts.

Order

Accipitriformes

Family

Accipitridae — Kites, Hawks, Eagles

Breeding range

Oriental Region: n India