About the Verreaux's Eagle
Verreaux's eagle is a large, mostly African, bird of prey. It is also called the black eagle, especially in southern Africa, not to be confused with the black eagle of south and southeast Asia. The Verreaux's eagle lives in hilly and mountainous regions of southern and eastern Africa, and very locally in the Middle East.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Aquila verreauxii |
| Species Codes | vereag1, VEEA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Verreaux's Eagle belong to?
The Verreaux's Eagle (Aquila verreauxii) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the Verreaux's Eagle?
Verreaux's eagle is a large, mostly African, bird of prey. It is also called the black eagle, especially in southern Africa, not to be confused with the black eagle of south and southeast Asia. The Verreaux's eagle lives in hilly and mountainous regions of southern and eastern Africa, and very local...
Where can I report a Verreaux's Eagle sighting?
You can log sightings of Verreaux's Eagle on eBird (ebird.org) using species code vereag1, or on iNaturalist.
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