True Eagles

True Eagles comprise the genus Aquila, representing some of the most powerful raptors within their family. These large birds of prey are characterised by their robust build, fully feathered legs extending to the toes, and broad wings well-suited for soaring. In flight, they display a distinctive silhouette with long, often slightly splayed primary feathers. Plumage tends towards dark browns, though many species show golden or tawny highlights on the head and nape. True eagles inhabit open and semi-open landscapes across Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America, favouring mountains, steppes, and moorlands. They are powerful hunters, taking prey ranging from rabbits to young ungulates. The Golden Eagle is the sole British breeding representative of this genus, though vagrant species occasionally appear.