About the Lesser Spotted Eagle
The lesser spotted eagle is a large Eastern European bird of prey. Like all typical eagles, it belongs to the family Accipitridae. The typical eagles are often united with the buteos, sea eagles, and other more heavy-set Accipitridae, but more recently it appears as if they are less distinct from the more slender accipitrine hawks than believed.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Clanga pomarina |
| Species Codes | leseag1, LSEA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Lesser Spotted Eagle belong to?
The Lesser Spotted Eagle (Clanga pomarina) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the Lesser Spotted Eagle?
The lesser spotted eagle is a large Eastern European bird of prey. Like all typical eagles, it belongs to the family Accipitridae. The typical eagles are often united with the buteos, sea eagles, and other more heavy-set Accipitridae, but more recently it appears as if they are less distinct from th...
Where can I report a Lesser Spotted Eagle sighting?
You can log sightings of Lesser Spotted Eagle on eBird (ebird.org) using species code leseag1, or on iNaturalist.
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