Short-toed eagleCircaetus gallicus

A summer species whose plumage can vary in color. However, the most common form has darker plumage on the head and chest, while the abdomen is whiter with dark stripes close together. The back is greyish-brown with light supra-wings, the wings are long and the tail is long and narrow.

WHERE TO FIND IT AT AROUCA GEOPARK

Quase Ameaçada

Protected Species

Breeding Season April - June

Dimension Length: 180 cm

Habitat Mountainous regions (where wooded areas alternate with open spaces) and plains.

Águia-cobreira   ©David Guimarães

Águia-cobreira ©David Guimarães

Águia-cobreira  ©Armindo Ferreira

Águia-cobreira ©Armindo Ferreira

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