14,217 observationsLeast Concern
Booted Eagle
Hieraaetus pennatus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Accipitriformes ›Family: Accipitridae ›Genus: Hieraaetus
About
The booted eagle (Hieraaetus pennatus, also classified as Aquila pennata) is a medium-sized mostly migratory bird of prey with a wide distribution in the Palearctic and southern Asia, wintering in the tropics of Africa and Asia, with a small, disjunct breeding population in south-western Africa. Like all eagles, it belongs to the family Accipitridae.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Booted Eagle is Hieraaetus pennatus.
- Booted Eagle belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Booted Eagle belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Booted Eagle belongs to the class Aves.
- Booted Eagle belongs to the order Accipitriformes.
- Booted Eagle belongs to the family Accipitridae.
- Booted Eagle belongs to the genus Hieraaetus.