Spanish Imperial Eagle

Conservation of Iberian species

Meet the Spanish Imperial Eagle!

It is a bird endemic to our peninsula. The Iberian imperial eagle is one of the seven rarest birds of prey on the planet, being in a vulnerable state.

Its plumage is straw-colored in the first and second year of life. Before the age of five, its adult plumage turns reddish-brown, with its characteristic white shoulders.

What are its habits?

This eagle is a monogamous and sedentary raptor that builds nests in the treetops. Pairs of Iberian imperial eagles defend their hunting grounds and breed during the months of January and April. They lay a maximum of 4 eggs, although 2 or 3 are the norm. Once hatched, the chicks remain in the nest for two months, but remain dependent on the parents for a few more weeks.

It is a very specialized bird in its feeding, its main prey being rabbits, although it can also capture reptiles and other birds.

Conservation

Extinct

Extinct in the wild

Critically endangered

Endangered

Vulnerable

Near threatened

Least concern

Insufficient data

Not evaluated