Least Concern

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 species, though some altitudinal movements occur in response to prey and weather.

— (Non-migratory overall)

Usually December to June in India, varying with region. Builds a large stick nest high in tall trees, often on forested slopes.

Hilly and mountainous forests across the Western Ghats, Eastern Ghats, and Himalayas.

Inhabits evergreen, semi-evergreen, and moist deciduous forests, often seen gliding over forest canopies and valleys in search of prey.

Feeds mainly on birds, eggs, and small mammals, often snatching prey or eggs directly from nests while flying low through the canopy.