Lesser Spotted Eagle

Aquila pomarina

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KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
PhylumChordata (Chordates)
ClassAves (Birds)
OrderAccipitriformes (Hawks, Eagles, Kites, and Allies)
FamilyAccipitridae (Hawks, Eagles, and Kites)
GenusAquila (True Eagles)
SpeciesAquila pomarina (Lesser Spotted Eagle)

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data

at Volcanoes National Park

4 Verified sightings at Volcanoes National Park From 2019 to 2026

1,556 Verified sightings across all 42 parks From 2019 to 2026

☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)

About the Lesser Spotted Eagle

The lesser spotted eagle (Clanga pomarina) is a large Eastern European bird of prey. Like all typical eagles, it belongs to the family Accipitridae. The typical eagles are often united with the buteos, sea eagles, and other more heavy-set Accipitridae, but more recently it appears as if they are less distinct from the more slender accipitrine hawks than believed.

This is a medium-sized eagle, about 60 cm (24 in) in length and with a wingspan of 150 cm (59 in). Its head and wing coverts are pale brown and contrast with the generally dark plumage. The head and bill are small for an eagle. Usually, a white patch occurs on the upper wings, and even adults retain a clearly marked white "V" on the rump; the wing markings are absent and the white "V" is not well-defined in the greater spotted eagle.

The juvenile has less contrast in the wings, but the remiges bear prominent white spots. It differs from greater spotted eagle juveniles by a lack of wing covert spotting and the presence of a cream-colored neck patch. The call is a dog-like yip.

The birds formerly considered to be the resident Indian subspecies are now considered a separate species... Wikipedia →

Closest Relatives at Volcanoes National Park

Aquila rapax

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare

Aquila africana

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data

Aquila spilogaster

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data

Milvus migrans

Daily sighting probability ~50% · Likely

Buteo augur

Daily sighting probability ~30% · Possible

Buteo oreophilus

Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck

Polyboroides typus

Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck

Necrosyrtes monachus

Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck

Lophaetus occipitalis

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare

Buteo buteo

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare

Kaupifalco monogrammicus

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare

Accipiter rufiventris

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare

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Global Distribution

Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.

Parks Where Found

#	Park	Country	Daily sighting probability
1	Białowieża National Park	🇵🇱 Poland	~30%
2	Biebrza National Park	🇵🇱 Poland	~10%
3	Hwange National Park	🇿🇼 Zimbabwe	~10%
4	Bale Mountains National Park	🇪🇹 Ethiopia	~10%
5	Kafue National Park	🇿🇲 Zambia	<5%
6	Kruger National Park	🇿🇦 South Africa	<5%
7	Tatra National Park	🇸🇰 Slovakia	<5%
8	Moremi Game Reserve	🇧🇼 Botswana	<5%
9	Liwonde National Park	🇲🇼 Malawi	<5%
10	Tarangire National Park	🇹🇿 Tanzania	<5%
11	Mana Pools National Park	🇿🇼 Zimbabwe	<5%
12	Lake Nakuru National Park	🇰🇪 Kenya	<5%
13	Gauja National Park	🇱🇻 Latvia	<5%
14	Serengeti National Park	🇹🇿 Tanzania	<5%
15	Ngorongoro Conservation Area	🇹🇿 Tanzania	<5%
16	Chobe National Park	🇧🇼 Botswana	<5%
17	South Luangwa National Park	🇿🇲 Zambia	<5%
18	Samburu National Reserve	🇰🇪 Kenya	<5%
19	Tsavo West National Park	🇰🇪 Kenya	<5%
20	Tsavo East National Park	🇰🇪 Kenya	<5%
21	Murchison Falls National Park	🇺🇬 Uganda	<5%
22	Lake Mburo National Park	🇺🇬 Uganda	<5%
23	Queen Elizabeth National Park	🇺🇬 Uganda	<5%
24	Masai Mara National Reserve	🇰🇪 Kenya	<5%
25	Virunga National Park	🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo	<5%
26	Gonarezhou National Park	🇿🇼 Zimbabwe	Insufficient data
27	Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park	🇿🇦 South Africa	Insufficient data
28	Ruaha National Park	🇹🇿 Tanzania	Insufficient data
29	Lake Manyara National Park	🇹🇿 Tanzania	Insufficient data
30	Awash National Park	🇪🇹 Ethiopia	Insufficient data
31	Arusha National Park	🇹🇿 Tanzania	Insufficient data
32	Akagera National Park	🇷🇼 Rwanda	Insufficient data
33	Hortobágy National Park	🇭🇺 Hungary	Insufficient data
34	Mkomazi National Park	🇹🇿 Tanzania	Insufficient data
35	Volcanoes National Park	🇷🇼 Rwanda	Insufficient data
36	Kiskunság National Park	🇭🇺 Hungary	Insufficient data
37	Amboseli National Park	🇰🇪 Kenya	Insufficient data
38	Etosha National Park	🇳🇦 Namibia	Insufficient data
39	iSimangaliso Wetland Park	🇿🇦 South Africa	Insufficient data
40	Fertő-Hanság National Park	🇭🇺 Hungary	Insufficient data
41	Kibale National Park	🇺🇬 Uganda	Insufficient data
42	Wadden Sea National Park	🇩🇪 Germany	Insufficient data

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Lesser Spotted Eagle

About the Lesser Spotted Eagle

Recent sightings of Lesser Spotted Eagle in Volcanoes National Park

Closest Relatives at Volcanoes National Park

Tawny Eagle

Cassin's Hawk-Eagle

African Hawk-Eagle

Black Kite

Augur Buzzard

Mountain Buzzard

African Harrier-Hawk

Hooded Vulture

Long-crested Eagle

Common Buzzard

Lizard Buzzard

Rufous-chested Sparrowhawk

Global Distribution

Parks Where Found