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Sunday 13 January 2013

RAPTOR & ACCIPITER 9/34 - Greater Spotted Eagle

Greater Spotted Eagle

The Greater Spotted Eagle (Aquila clanga), occasionally just called the spotted eagle, is a bird of prey. Like all typical eagles, it belongs to the family Accipitridae. They are migratory visitors to peninsualr marshlands and padi fields in SEA countries and peninsular Malaysia in the months of November until February.

Coming in length of 23–28 in and  distinct short  wingspan of 5-6 ft only. Whilst its  body mass of upto  2.5kg (5.5 lb)  it is considered a medium-sized eagle and is very similar in general appearance to its closest relative the Lesser Spotted Eagle (A. pomarina), which shares part of its range. Head and wing coverts are very dark brown and contrast with the generally medium brown plumage; the Lesser Spotted Eagle has a paler head and wing coverts. The head is small for an eagle. The similarities of the Greater Spotted to the Lesser Spotted often results in misidentification as being that species.

It is usually seen gliding with wings pointing angular downward.


This is further complicated by occasional hybrids between the two species.  medium-sized eagle is very similar in general appearance to its closest relative the Lesser Spotted Eagle(A. pomarina), which shares part of its range. Head and wing coverts are very dark brown and contrast with the generally medium brown plumage; the Lesser Spotted Eagle has a paler head and wing coverts. The head is small for an eagle. The similarities of the Greater Spotted to the Lesser Spotted often results in misidentification as being that species. This is further complicated by occasional hybrids between the two species.


Finally got some perched shot of the GSE in Batang Tiga Melaka 25.12.18. The bird is a regular winter visitor to the place. This one with plenty of white frecles to its winhs and back is a Juvenile.



The raptor was harrassed by some crows

Annoying crows I am really pisssss

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