Note: Bird migrations and movements can have exceptions due to specific reasons and may change from day to day. Here, I will provide general or generic information on the topic. This information is intended to educate bird enthusiasts by providing fundamental knowledge about Indian birds.
Information of Black eagle
IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature):
Least Concern
Approximate size(adult):
A large, slender eagle measuring about 65–80 cm in length with a wingspan of 150–180 cm. It has uniform dark brown to black plumage, long broad wings, and a distinctly long tail. Its flight is graceful, often with wings held in a shallow “V.”
Resident/ Migrate from:
Resident species, though some altitudinal movements occur in response to prey and weather.
Migrate to:
— (Non-migratory overall)
Breeding season:
Usually December to June in India, varying with region. Builds a large stick nest high in tall trees, often on forested slopes.
Breed in:
Hilly and mountainous forests across the Western Ghats, Eastern Ghats, and Himalayas.
Habitat:
Inhabits evergreen, semi-evergreen, and moist deciduous forests, often seen gliding over forest canopies and valleys in search of prey.
Diet:
Feeds mainly on birds, eggs, and small mammals, often snatching prey or eggs directly from nests while flying low through the canopy.
