Imperial Eagle

Aquila heliaca

Vulnerable

The Imperial Eagle is a large, dark eagle of eastern European plains and steppes, with distinctive white shoulder patches. Habitat loss and persecution have made it a Vulnerable species.

Males and females of this species look mostly alike.

Imperial Eagle trading card from Birdey

Quick facts

Conservation status
Vulnerable
Habitat
Grassland
Region
Europe
Scientific name
Aquila heliaca

Real rarity, real conservation

This species is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. It faces a high risk of extinction in the wild.

Rarity in Birdey follows the IUCN Red List, the real-world conservation status of each species. The more threatened a bird is in the wild, the rarer its card is in the game.

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