Greater Spotted Eagle

[Mrudul Godbole]

Greater spotted eagle juvenile (Aquila clanga) . Photographed this at Hasearghatta a few days back.

A medium-sized eagle, the greater spotted eagle only has white spots as a juvenile, when they extend in bands across the upperwing. By adulthood, the spots have faded leaving dark brown feathers across the head, body and wings, with slightly paler flight feathers on the upper side. In gliding flight, the greater spotted eagle holds the feathers at the tips of the wings downward. Although mainly a quiet bird, this eagle has a barking ‘kyak’ call during the breeding season

Canon 50D, 100-400mm L IS USM, f8, ISO 200, 1/200, hand held

Comments and critiques welcome.