Greater Spotted Eagle
VU

Greater Spotted Eagle

Clanga clanga

DecliningVUNPVUEUVUEU

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

The Spotted Eagle faces severe pressure from habitat loss as wetlands and floodplain forests are drained for agriculture and development across its breeding range in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Hybridization with the closely related Lesser Spotted Eagle poses an additional genetic threat, particularly in overlap zones. Power line collisions and electrocution during migration represent significant mortality sources, while climate change is altering the timing and availability of prey species in key breeding areas.

Threat summary

Habitat

Marine coastal/supratidal· majorArtificial - Terrestrial· major

Conservation measures underway

Resource & habitat protectionSpecies managementSpecies recoveryAwareness & communicationsLegislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Greater Spotted Eagle classified as Vulnerable?
Greater Spotted Eagle is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. The Spotted Eagle faces severe pressure from habitat loss as wetlands and floodplain forests are drained for agriculture and development across its breeding range in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Hybridization with the closely related Lesser Spotted Eagle poses an additional genetic threat, particularly in overlap zones. Power line collisions and electrocution during migration represent significant mortality sources, while climate change is altering the timing and availability of prey species in key breeding areas.
Where does Greater Spotted Eagle live?
Greater Spotted Eagle occurs in Belarus, China, Estonia, Finland, Hong Kong SAR China, and India (plus 7 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Greater Spotted Eagle?
The main threats to Greater Spotted Eagle are 2.1, 5.1, 5.3, and 7.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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