Eagle Species Worldwide: A Guide to the 60+ Types of Eagles

There are approximately 60 recognized species of eagles (family Accipitridae, subfamily Aquilinae). Notable examples:

1. Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) – North America; U.S. national bird.
2. Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) – Holarctic distribution.
3. White-tailed Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) – Europe, Asia, Alaska.
4. Steller’s Sea Eagle (Haliaeetus pelagicus) – NE Asia, Russia.
5. African Fish Eagle (Haliaeetus vocifer) – Sub-Saharan Africa.
6. Harpy Eagle (Harpia harpyja) – Central/South America.
7. Philippine Eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi) – Endemic to the Philippines.
8. Cinereous Vulture (Aegypius monachus) – Europe, Asia, Africa (often called Black Vulture).
9. Martial Eagle (Polemaetus bellicosus) – Sub-Saharan Africa.
10. Wedge-tailed Eagle (Aquila audax) – Australia.

This list is not exhaustive but illustrates the global diversity of these apex raptors.